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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 lunatic
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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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Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Lopez styled her long hair in her signature soft waves and completed her look with a natural, glowy makeup look.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
In the wake of recent news that Bravo will will be doing a complete cast swap-out for the next season of Vanderpump Rules, Lewber told the New York Post that her relationship with Kennedy was going better than ever.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Boston Red Sox might not be done adding to their pitching staff despite recently completing a blockbuster trade for left-handed pitcher Garrett Crochet.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Lopez styled her long hair in her signature soft waves and completed her look with a natural, glowy makeup look.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Book-to-screen adaptations can struggle under television’s conventions, such as casting actors and adhering to an episodic structure with individual, complete arcs.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
In the wake of recent news that Bravo will will be doing a complete cast swap-out for the next season of Vanderpump Rules, Lewber told the New York Post that her relationship with Kennedy was going better than ever.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Greenlaw finished the first half with eight tackles.Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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At season’s end, their teams finished 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 7th.Todd Boss, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Lush foxtail agave and a variety of fruit trees complement the home’s scenic views.Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
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The company’s independence and edgy brand has differentiated it from programmers trying to complement live games with docu fare.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
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So, out of the 24, how did those teams end their seasons?Michael Salfino, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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After those relationships ended, the close friends became roommates, leading to their love affair.Dominique Fluker, Essence, 11 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, the backlog of unfulfilled orders has reached a record 17,000: at current delivery rates, this would take 14 years to fulfill, although the wait time is expected to eventually shorten.Ted Reed, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Many of the happiest super-agers never retire and have purposeful jobs that fulfill them.Renée Onque, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
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His programs have defined business news and set the standard for the entire industry.Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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The westbound lane closure will begin approximately one mile before the bridge (near mile point 12.5) and extend across its entire length.Jennie Key, The Enquirer, 19 Dec. 2024
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Nearly two years after the U.S. Department of Justice's investigation into the city and LMPD was released, the finished product — negotiated and agreed upon by city officials, LMPD leaders and the DOJ — was released Thursday morning.Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 13 Dec. 2024
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Featuring 1,200 pieces, the finished product can be used as a beautiful holiday decoration.The View, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Successfully navigating a career change requires a comprehensive understanding of the new industry and skillfully marketing your transferable skills to prospective employers.Dieneria Brown, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Workers United, which has a bargaining delegation that represents workers at 525 Starbucks stores in the United States, said the coffee giant has yet to bring a comprehensive economic package to the table, while hundreds of legal disputes over unfair labor practices remain unsettled.Juveria Tabassum, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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The utter confusion surrounding these drone sightings shows that the feds can't respond all on their own.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Which speaks to the utter futility of choosing not to have published the emails.Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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