completing

present participle of complete
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Recent Examples of completing Willis also struggled, completing only nine passes for 85 yards. — Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026 Reusing magnets for the EIC After completing the safety tests, Greene confirmed that the stand meets today’s structural engineering standards. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026 Scraps get turned into a rich soil additive After completing his nine-hour, more than 100-mile (160-kilometer) weekly route, Blanding drops off the waste at Scrap Soils’ partner, Sanctuary Farms in Detroit. — Alexa St. John, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026 The lightest punishment called for writing a paper and completing training. — Sharon Otterman, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026 Paris Hilton brought head-to-toe silver sparkle to the awards show with a pair of custom Christian Louboutin boots completing her look. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 He was shipped off to prison for more than half a decade and has flown under the radar since completing his sentence. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026 The couple welcomed their daughter, Aliyah, before completing their family with son Makai on June 2, 2004. — Mariah Alanskas, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026 Bryce Young has struggled against man-to-man defenses, completing just over 40 percent of his passes this year against that scheme, and Cleveland has played man on about half of its defensive snaps this year. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 27 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completing
Verb
  • Larson salvaged a stage point by finishing 10th, while Hamlin was shut out of stage points in 14th.
    — Frankie Frisco, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Physicians spend far too many evenings finishing documentation.
    — Paula Ferrada, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Stone and wood run from the exterior to the interior, complementing the alpine surroundings.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 Sep. 2026
  • This year’s festival has set 119 films — 75 features and 44 shorts – across its Main Slate, Spotlight, Currents and Revivals sections along with a series of talks complementing the lineup.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • And most experts don’t think there will be much relief for homebuyers in the next year or so, absent some big changes, such as the war in Iran ending or oil prices dramatically falling.
    — Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026
  • That set up Ollie Gordon II’s TD run late in the third quarter, ending Miami’s 15-possession touchdown drought.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Others can involve providing financial stability for a child who has pursued a meaningful and fulfilling career that does not pay very much, or assisting younger family members with a down payment in a tight housing market.
    — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • With Charlie, Erika was well on her way to fulfilling this fantasy.
    — Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 29 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The same phenomenon applies to minimalist interiors in independent coffee shops, all-neutral home decorating schemes and the uniformity of facial features and bodies on screen.
    — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Think portable instead of permanent Some of the most useful renter-friendly ideas aren’t about decorating at all.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The sportswear giant announced the end of their relationship last month, concluding nearly two decades of sponsorship, which began when Mbappé was just nine years old.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Alyssa Lareau, who left the Civil Rights Division’s Federal Coordination and Compliance Section last year after concluding that anti-discrimination laws such as Title VI were no longer being faithfully enforced, was similarly torn.
    — Eyal Press, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The documentary condemns The Swan for manufacturing reality, while offering its own more morally satisfying reality.
    — Danielle Pergament, Allure, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Adding Protein The healthy fats and fiber in avocado toast are satisfying and can help keep you feeling full.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Why do the slow-rising curtains in Digger’s bedroom resemble the ruffled drapes adorning a theatrical stage?
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Some of Haring's work was underground, adorning the walls of the subway.
    — Jane Pauley, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026

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“Completing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completing. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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