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
Beck finished the game completing 22 of 24 passes for 267 yards and two touchdowns, both of which went to CJ Daniels.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Harrell’s improvement After a slow start against the Mountaineers in the Duke’s Mayo Classic, tossing an interception and completing just 54% of his passes, Harrell showed slight improvements against the Tar Heels’ defense.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025
Herbert threw the ball 34 times, completing 25 passes for 318 yards and three touchdowns.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
Raynor picked Southeast Missouri State apart, completing 81% of his passes while accumulating 345 total yards and 3 touchdowns.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2025
The Gary Housing Authority, which owns the schools, and the city of Gary are completing state and federal approvals for the demolition of Emerson and Horace Mann, and two adjacent vacant elementaries, Spaulding and Vohr.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Their effort involved 125 adults completing a survey that covered their smartphone habits on the toilet, along with their fiber intake and exercise habits.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
The Boring Company has succeeded in completing a loop under the Las Vegas Convention Center in 2021.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
The courses are bootcamps and rigorous programs, and completing them will give you a strong competitive advantage amongst your peers in your industry.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Harrell’s improvement After a slow start against the Mountaineers in the Duke’s Mayo Classic, tossing an interception and completing just 54% of his passes, Harrell showed slight improvements against the Tar Heels’ defense.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025
Herbert threw the ball 34 times, completing 25 passes for 318 yards and three touchdowns.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
Raynor picked Southeast Missouri State apart, completing 81% of his passes while accumulating 345 total yards and 3 touchdowns.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2025
The Gary Housing Authority, which owns the schools, and the city of Gary are completing state and federal approvals for the demolition of Emerson and Horace Mann, and two adjacent vacant elementaries, Spaulding and Vohr.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Their effort involved 125 adults completing a survey that covered their smartphone habits on the toilet, along with their fiber intake and exercise habits.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
The Boring Company has succeeded in completing a loop under the Las Vegas Convention Center in 2021.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
The courses are bootcamps and rigorous programs, and completing them will give you a strong competitive advantage amongst your peers in your industry.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completing
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The end of the season was a struggle, winning just once in their last five matches, finishing 10th in the league.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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This son of War Front has run twice at Kentucky Downs finishing second in 2023 and fifth in 2022.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The unidirectional ceramic bezel, offered in either black or green, is fade and scratch-resistant, complementing the high durability of the case.—
Matthew Catellier,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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The New York Mets added Ryan Helsley at the trade deadline in hopes of him complementing Edwin Diaz in the back end of the bullpen, but that hasn't gone to plan so far.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told the state news agency TASS that Putin had extended an invitation to Trump following the leaders' meeting in Alaska on August 15, which provided no breakthrough on ending the war in Ukraine.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Despite making wholesale changes to his life and training heading into UFC 316, Dvalishvili easily dispatched O’Malley in their second meeting, ending the fight in the third round via submission.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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If the initial project is successful, another 150,000 cubic yards can be scooped out, fulfilling a chunk of OCTA’s obligations for sand nourishment.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
5 Sep. 2025
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This is the second ALS clinic operated by UAMS, complementing the original Little Rock location and fulfilling a growing need for access to specialty neurological care in the state's rapidly expanding northwest region.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Sep. 2025
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The mantelpiece is the perfect stage for fall decorating, offering an easy way to bring autumn indoors with rustic vibes and warm hues.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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How soon is too soon to kick off fall decorating?—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Both times, Macy’s rejected the buyout offers, concluding the deals wouldn’t be in shareholders’ best interests.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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When she was eventually reached, both Rajab and the paramedics were found dead, with media investigations concluding that an Israeli tank had likely fired 335 rounds into the car.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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The brawling is weighty and the combos are satisfying to pull off, plus the rich artwork pops wonderfully across the screen.—
Joshua Lamb,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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When life events call for satisfying comfort food, try our Eggplant Parmesan to evoke warmth and tenderness.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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And for years running up to the current era, this has applied to sponsors adorning cars and tracks with their logos.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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Seth created what is being used as promotional material for the Valparaiso Creative Council, adorning umbrellas for sale and other items.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Completing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completing. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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