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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
Hours after launch, the Shenzhou 23 crew will be greeted aboard Tiangong by Shenzhou 21 astronauts Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang, who are completing an extended seven-month-long mission and will be returning to Earth at the end of the month.
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Andrew Jones, Space.com, 24 May 2026
Wells gifted his painting to Roosevelt in 1903, four years after completing it.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 24 May 2026
If the light remains on after completing step 3, empty the carafe, refill it with a 50/50 mixture, and run the coffee maker again.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
Our Starweave autonomous swarm software enables autonomous systems to operate as a coordinated workforce, completing mission objectives without constant human oversight.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment are on the cusp of completing sport.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Kate returned to royal duties in October 2024 Kate's first public engagement after completing chemotherapy treatment took place in October 2024.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Atlantic Industrial Coatings has been tasked with completing the makeover of the landmark.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Abraham died in 1987 at 49, shortly after completing it.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 May 2026
Andrew Jones, Space.com, 24 May 2026
Wells gifted his painting to Roosevelt in 1903, four years after completing it.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 24 May 2026
If the light remains on after completing step 3, empty the carafe, refill it with a 50/50 mixture, and run the coffee maker again.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
Our Starweave autonomous swarm software enables autonomous systems to operate as a coordinated workforce, completing mission objectives without constant human oversight.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment are on the cusp of completing sport.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Kate returned to royal duties in October 2024 Kate's first public engagement after completing chemotherapy treatment took place in October 2024.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Atlantic Industrial Coatings has been tasked with completing the makeover of the landmark.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Abraham died in 1987 at 49, shortly after completing it.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completing
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The interactive museum is finishing up a major expansion, and visitors will soon be able to see even more of its extensive collection up close.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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After finishing her schooling at Exarch Joseph I in Lovech, Karabash earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Veliko Tarnovo in applied linguistics with English and French.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
19 May 2026
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Like so many of his predecessors from the Heat developmental pipeline, there is an appreciation of complementing those higher in the hierarchy.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Star Catcher envisions its power-node system as complementing nuclear generators rather than supplanting them, according to Rush.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
12 May 2026
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Announced Tuesday, the Mavericks and Kidd mutually agreed to part ways, ending a coaching tenure that began in 2021 and concluded with an even 205-205 regular-season record.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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Cuffe redshirted during the Jayhawks’ 2022 national championship season and then played in just two games for head coach Bill Self before suffering a season-ending injury in 2022-23.—
Gary Bedore
May 18,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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All of these rely entirely on Starship fulfilling its promise of rapid, low-cost, reusable launch.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
22 May 2026
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But there is a difference between building a fulfilling career and developing one designed to impress strangers.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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The ingredients became rather expensive, not to mention that baking, assembling, decorating and transporting a carrot wedding cake was no small feat.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
23 May 2026
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For families The kids club is tucked away in a garden, with its own pool and water slide as well as a jungle gym and craft classes (like lantern-making, coconut leaf art, and seashell bracelet decorating) for children up to age 12.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Federal judges allowed all five to resume construction, essentially concluding that the government didn’t show that the national security risk was so imminent that construction must halt.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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The trek kicks off in September in Detroit before concluding in Atlanta.—
Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
11 May 2026
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December 22 – January 19 A creative idea could click into shape with satisfying precision today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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Meatball sliders make a fun and satisfying lunch the whole family will enjoy.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
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Three days later, on February 12, community members joined to raise the flag again, and to date, the pride flag to stands outside the monument, along with several more smaller flags adorning the area.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Even children will have perfectly tied bandanas adorning their necks.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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“Completing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completing. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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