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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2
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
UConn’s Joe Fagnano, a seventh-year collegiate quarterback, carved up FIU’s secondary, completing 22 of 28 passes for 355 yards, four TDs and no interceptions.
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Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
The Philadelphia Union’s 1-0 win over New York City on Saturday secured the club the MLS Supporters’ Shield title for the second time in the franchise’s history, completing an impressive turnaround under coach Bradley Carnell.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
If Berrelez does not meet the criteria for completing the rider, the judge can impose the prison sentence.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 3 Oct. 2025
Jones didn’t disappoint, remaining unbeaten as a starter and completing 33 of 49 passes for 342 yards and two touchdowns in a 26-23 overtime victory.
—Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Gregg Lukenbill has told The Bee repeatedly in recent months that the city did work on the property as part of the preservation effort, signing off on the work in 2011 but not completing it.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Weaver was a gunslinger throughout the contest, completing 38 of 51 passes but suffered a pair of second-half interceptions.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Sep. 2025
Brown was released from Central Prison in Raleigh in 2020 after completing his sentence.
—Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
Within 30 days of completing the automatic payouts, Amazon will send claims forms to eligible customers.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
The Philadelphia Union’s 1-0 win over New York City on Saturday secured the club the MLS Supporters’ Shield title for the second time in the franchise’s history, completing an impressive turnaround under coach Bradley Carnell.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
If Berrelez does not meet the criteria for completing the rider, the judge can impose the prison sentence.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 3 Oct. 2025
Jones didn’t disappoint, remaining unbeaten as a starter and completing 33 of 49 passes for 342 yards and two touchdowns in a 26-23 overtime victory.
—Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Gregg Lukenbill has told The Bee repeatedly in recent months that the city did work on the property as part of the preservation effort, signing off on the work in 2011 but not completing it.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Weaver was a gunslinger throughout the contest, completing 38 of 51 passes but suffered a pair of second-half interceptions.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Sep. 2025
Brown was released from Central Prison in Raleigh in 2020 after completing his sentence.
—Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
Within 30 days of completing the automatic payouts, Amazon will send claims forms to eligible customers.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completing
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To watch Lipe-Smith’s Caroline cuddle in bed watching TV on her iPad, or bopping around to JoJo Siwa, or pensively finishing a Popsicle while sitting beside her grandmother at a museum, is to have the sheer malevolence of our current administration and its adherents thrown into sharp relief.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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His specific traits, such as leadership and tackling, are difficult to measure but fit exactly what the Rams needed this offseason as a finishing piece to their front seven.—
Nate Atkins,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The aluminum materials and a woodgrain finish add durability while complementing both traditional and modern interiors.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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The executive also highlighted the launch of a new Borsalino fragrance called White Iris complementing the Black Iris scent introduced last February.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Brendan McDermid | Reuters Stocks registered gains for September and the third quarter, with the Dow ending yesterday's session at an all-time closing high.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Giants started the year strong and looked to compete with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres for the division crown, but would collapse in the back half of the season and miss out on the playoffs entirely, ending 81-81.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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But Yu said the e-tail giant isn’t concerned about fulfilling orders from other platforms.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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The ability to guide people in pregnancy, childbirth and beyond is, for me, the most intimate and fulfilling part of medicine.—
Tami S. Rowen,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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Host of the dinner, Lauren Santo Domingo, also went strapless in a minimalist column by The Row with a fin of seam allowance decorating the back.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
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Marta and her friends, twelve women, had spent Saturday night decorating it.—
Mariana Enriquez
October 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
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His Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour launches December 5 in Costa Rica and travels through Mexico, Spain, and England before concluding in Italy on July 17-18.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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And in 1987, under President Ronald Reagan, the FCC itself repealed the Fairness Doctrine, concluding that the rule was both unnecessary and a threat to free speech.—
John Eger,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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For something more casual, Grigg Street Pizza slings satisfying slices, pies, and sandwiches.—
Sarah Buder,
AFAR Media,
2 Oct. 2025
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The finish is long, oaky, and fruit-laced leaving behind notes of spice, sweetness, and the satisfying heat of a stronger pour.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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Although a ladder is needed for adorning the tree with ornaments, the tree is pre-lit, so that tangled strands of lights are a thing of Christmas past.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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Thug has managed to find a way to push the envelope all these years later with Uy Scuti, adorning a Druski-esque whiteface that reads as a somewhat subversive take on the current moment’s politics.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Completing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completing. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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