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as in to finish
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 to complement
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 to end
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 to fulfill
to do what is required by the terms of
no payments will be made until the contract is completed
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as in entire
not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
a complete deck of cards
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as in finished
brought or having come to an end
your education is never complete—there's always something more to learn
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as in comprehensive
covering everything or all important points
will present complete coverage of the tennis tournament
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as in utter
having no exceptions or restrictions
he's a complete genius
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as in thorough
trying all possibilities
a complete search of the computer file
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as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
a riding school that will teach you all skills required of the complete equestrian
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complete information
detailed information
true information
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comprehensive information
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complete understanding
perfect understanding
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absolute understanding
sufficient understanding
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a complete list
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Recent Examples of complete
The New York Times, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2025
When it was completed in 2020, the Fed announced a new approach to ensuring price stability that would allow for inflation to run moderately above its 2% target if the preceding years saw inflation undershooting its goal.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2025
Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Shi noted that her short was still early in its festival run but told IndieWire that the feature treatment is already complete.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 15 Aug. 2025
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Verb
They are expected to travel to Egypt to rejoin their families once their medical care is completed, according to HEAL Palestine.
—The New York Times, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2025
When it was completed in 2020, the Fed announced a new approach to ensuring price stability that would allow for inflation to run moderately above its 2% target if the preceding years saw inflation undershooting its goal.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
In early 2028, the second phase, which will add 11 more gates, will be fully complete.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Shi noted that her short was still early in its festival run but told IndieWire that the feature treatment is already complete.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complete
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Verlander set a season-high in innings and finished one away from his personal-best this year in strikeouts.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
17 Aug. 2025
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That production resulted in him winning the Offensive Player of the Year award and finishing third in the MVP balloting.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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But in a world where work is shifting faster than careers can keep pace, they must be complemented by approaches that reach across boundaries.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Lastly, the new Ferrari driver also prefers more rear-end stability that complements the front of his car, while Leclerc prefers a consistent front-to-back setup on his car.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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But a White House executive order last month seeks to bring back the old model, directing federal agencies to end funding for organizations that offer housing to people without first requiring treatment for substance abuse or serious mental illnesses.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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With the winning run on first base, Pellegrini, who struck out nine in a four-inning Metro regional win over New York last Friday, struck out Parker Eaton to end the game.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
14 Aug. 2025
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Observers say Trump's desire for the Nobel Peace Prize looms large over the summit with Putin, as the president looks to fulfill a campaign promise to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
15 Aug. 2025
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The property also has two pools, a tennis court and a $1 million geothermal heating system and concealed solar field, which allows the estate to fulfill its own energy needs.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The platform that controls your shopping agent controls your entire commerce relationship — discovery, decision, payment, and loyalty.—
Jason Goldberg,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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The department is aware that President Donald Trump’s decision to eliminate the entire federal staff has impacted areas where LIHEAP aid is administered.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Aug. 2025
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By retaining such control over the finished product, director Kim has simply seen to it that his vision is what appears on the screen.—
Scott Phillips,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Pincus’s textures are contemporary, but the references and use of real instruments by the other two make the finished product feel timeless.—
Holden Seidlitz,
New Yorker,
5 Aug. 2025
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What makes Wiz particularly compelling is its ability to integrate with more than 150 tools across the modern cloud stack, enabling organizations to build a comprehensive and dynamic security posture.—
Chris McHenry,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Detecting and analyzing these oddities can help Bédard, Sahu, and other researchers gain a more comprehensive understanding of the ultimate fate of many binary star systems.—
Andrew Paul Aug 6,
Popular Science,
6 Aug. 2025
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Amid all the looming consciousness that our time on earth is precious, there are also specials unerringly devoted to utter stupidity, and even the comedians fixated on mortality are delivering life-affirming material, too.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
6 Aug. 2025
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At my worst, there was utter loneliness and anhedonia.—
Stuart Miller,
Oc Register,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Complete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complete. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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