1
as in finishing
to bring (something) to a state where nothing remains to be done
managed to complete the assignment with time to spare
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as in complementing
to serve as a completing element to
the bird's beautiful song simply completes its appeal for pet owners
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as in ending
to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point
the well-attended concert completed a great weekend of arts and entertainment events
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as in fulfilling
to do what is required by the terms of
no payments will be made until the contract is completed
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Recent Examples of completing
And, one after another, her children followed the same path of completing one or two years of college before dropping out and launching families of their own.
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Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
Not only is the actual lighting itself important for completing tasks and creating ambiance, but the fixtures also double as decor.
—Brittney Morgan, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
Purdy finished with 262 yards while completing 18 of 31.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Cizikas scored a short-handed goal to tie it 3-3 late in the second period, completing a 2-on-1 rush with Holmstrom by slipping the puck between Gustavsson's pads.
—CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Young played one of his best games of the season, completing 21-of-40 passes for 264 yards, an interception and the touchdown to Coker.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026
With the secondary playing soft coverage to avoid the big play, Stafford took the Rams downfield, completing 6 of 7 passes for 71 yards.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
One week after completing the biggest comeback in school history to knock off Western Colorado, the ThunderWolves set a new standard.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
Lewis finished the game with 121 yards and his first career touchdown, completing nine of his 17 pass attempts.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
Not only is the actual lighting itself important for completing tasks and creating ambiance, but the fixtures also double as decor.
—Brittney Morgan, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
Purdy finished with 262 yards while completing 18 of 31.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Cizikas scored a short-handed goal to tie it 3-3 late in the second period, completing a 2-on-1 rush with Holmstrom by slipping the puck between Gustavsson's pads.
—CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Young played one of his best games of the season, completing 21-of-40 passes for 264 yards, an interception and the touchdown to Coker.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026
With the secondary playing soft coverage to avoid the big play, Stafford took the Rams downfield, completing 6 of 7 passes for 71 yards.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
One week after completing the biggest comeback in school history to knock off Western Colorado, the ThunderWolves set a new standard.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
Lewis finished the game with 121 yards and his first career touchdown, completing nine of his 17 pass attempts.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completing
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In theory, teams down to Galatasaray and Qarabag, in 17th and 18th on 10 points, have a chance of finishing in the top eight.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Suber played the Farmers for the first time last year, finishing tied for 56th.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Innovation at the molecular level is now complementing these system-wide and population-level efforts.—
Robert Reiss,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Its flagship product, Comfort, removes copays and deductibles on common health services, complementing the flexibility that ICHRAs bring to the market.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Powell this week oversees his third-to-last meeting as chair, with his term ending on May 15.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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With the deadline approaching, a stake sale may be considered in the fiscal year ending March 2027.—
Ashutosh Joshi,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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The goal, Hill says, is to find the balance between saving for the future and living a fulfilling life now.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2026
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The state mandates more affordable housing to be built in high-density areas near mass transit lines, yet court actions hinder development from taking place fulfilling the directive.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Using light-emitting diode, or LED, holiday light strings will reduce the cost of decorating homes.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Jan. 2026
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This three-piece, pre-strung garland set makes decorating quick and effortless.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, eclipses in March and August — concluding a series that began in 2024 between you and Pisces — bring a long personal storyline to completion.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Once the Olympics get underway, events will run through February 22, with the Closing Ceremony concluding the Milano Cortina Games and handing off the torch to France, host nation of the French Alps 2030 Winter Olympics.—
Michelle Bruton,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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These kitchens have moved away from ’90s diet culture and toward satisfying, wholesome meals.—
Annie Daly,
SELF,
28 Jan. 2026
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Just spending time with him is satisfying enough.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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The slim ankle strap kept the foot held in place, while adorning the bottom of the leg.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Finally, horsehair comprises the artistic element adorning the dash.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Completing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completing. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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