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
At one point, the Badgers went nearly two quarters without completing a pass.
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Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
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
Spillner was in the final stages of completing her doctorate in pharmacy at Concordia, located in Mequon, according to her online obituary.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Although the raw number of older folks running is much smaller, the growth of that group has been equally great, with 88% more 60-plus runners completing the NYC Marathon in 2025 as did in 2015.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Upon completing either step, guests will receive an educational tasting placemat, a complimentary snack, and a QR code to officially enter the giveaway to win one of 25 round-trip flights to Adelaide.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
That meant providing assurance through a number of different avenues, including showing a clean SOC 2 attestation, answering long security questionnaires, and completing various compliance certifications through painstakingly manual processes.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
The hot start dwindled in the second half, and after completing 10 of his first 14 passes, Loftis missed 12 of his next 22 passes, tapering off as the game got out of hand.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2025
Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
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
Spillner was in the final stages of completing her doctorate in pharmacy at Concordia, located in Mequon, according to her online obituary.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Although the raw number of older folks running is much smaller, the growth of that group has been equally great, with 88% more 60-plus runners completing the NYC Marathon in 2025 as did in 2015.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Upon completing either step, guests will receive an educational tasting placemat, a complimentary snack, and a QR code to officially enter the giveaway to win one of 25 round-trip flights to Adelaide.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
That meant providing assurance through a number of different avenues, including showing a clean SOC 2 attestation, answering long security questionnaires, and completing various compliance certifications through painstakingly manual processes.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
The hot start dwindled in the second half, and after completing 10 of his first 14 passes, Loftis missed 12 of his next 22 passes, tapering off as the game got out of hand.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completing
Verb
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The Colorist Society has long been advocating for the role of the color finishing artist champions the new credit category.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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Angel Reese shows us that a black sequin mini can never go wrong, finishing the look with a dramatic cape moment.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
4 Nov. 2025
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Others carry green and gray undertones, complementing cool color palettes.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Nov. 2025
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Each place setting had its own unique set of china, each complementing the other but as different as the guest it was intended for.—
Emily Strohm,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Framing his win as a reclamation of sovereignty, Muizzu expelled Indian troops and canceled defense agreements with New Delhi, abruptly ending decades of security cooperation between the two countries.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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Markets gain on hopes of US shutdown ending US lawmakers on Monday inched closer to reopening the government, as the White House backed a deal that advanced in the Senate.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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Following too closely in its protagonist’s footsteps, The Queen of Versailles presents only two options — tough but spiritually fulfilling material deprivation or unconstrained acquisitiveness.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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Being able to be with one of the biggest artists Puerto Rico has ever had in such a special month dedicated only to us is fulfilling to the heart.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
8 Nov. 2025
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For me, decorating is self-care.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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The rise of this trend for the 2025 holiday season seems in line with this year’s general propensity for bringing back classic and retro themes for hosting and decorating, starting with winter fondue parties and landing us in a cozy plaid Christmas.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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Nguyen allegedly charged toward a Homeland Security Investigations officer during a street fight, scraping the officer’s knees, though prosecutors dropped the federal case before indictment after concluding the evidence was too weak to proceed.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Nov. 2025
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The team finished 10-22 overall last season, concluding the season with six consecutive losses.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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This recipe is the ultimate creamy and satisfying comfort food.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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One beneficiary may be the Catalan-language itself, also satisfying a yearning for authenticity, which is proving a major lure of both films and series.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Kate wore a black Alessandra Rich dress with a white collar and white lace detailing, adorning it with a red poppy flower in her lapel and a cross necklace.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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The celebration is necessary, considering HomeGoods conducted a survey that found 63 percent of people (among 1,000 early decorators and 500 non-early decorators) believe adorning your space early invites judgment.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Completing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completing. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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