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finished (off)

verb

Definition of finished (off)next
past tense of finish (off)
as in rounded (off or out)

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  1. complemented
  2. improved
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  • But Suzuki has the fundamentals and they are complemented by his remarkable distribution, his power, and an elite mindset.
    — Aston Villa, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The gold complemented her ethereal lilac chiffon McQueen dress, featuring a sweetheart strapless neckline and flowing layers of delicate fabric.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of complemented
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  • In that context, the extra lending since the end of June and the peculiarities of that Gordon transfer instalment make plenty of sense, as the club continues to lose cash each season, even as underlying profitability measures are much improved.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The institute says future progress will therefore depend not only on better algorithms, but also on common standards, interoperable interfaces, realistic testing and improved resistance to electronic interference.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026
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“Finished (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finished%20%28off%29. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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