as in finished
brought or having come to an end
unlike most completed construction projects, this one came in under budget
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as in finalized
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 adorned
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 ended
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 fulfilled
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 completed
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Rockingham Speedway completed its remarkable revitalization and landed on the NASCAR schedule last spring.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
The work is being done by Hammonasset Construction LLC and will begin on April 6 and be completed on April 24.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026
Williams completed his night with a perfect seventh, punctuated by striking out Will Smith swinging on an elevated 96 mph fastball.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Once uranium has been enriched to 20%, a vast majority of the work required to enrich it to weapons-grade levels has been completed.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
The remaining 209 units are to be completed by March 2028.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
So far, just one uncrewed Artemis mission, launched in 2022, has been completed since the program's conception nine years ago – though a mission known as Artemis 2 could be weeks away.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
She was most recently released from prison in April 2025 and completed post-release supervision in January 2026.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
Because if not for that potential off-ramp of failing in the play-in and stumbling into the lottery, then the possibility of even more of this — a best-of-seven opening-round playoff series against an opponent that Wednesday night completed a 4-0 regular-season sweep.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Rockingham Speedway completed its remarkable revitalization and landed on the NASCAR schedule last spring.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
The work is being done by Hammonasset Construction LLC and will begin on April 6 and be completed on April 24.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026
Williams completed his night with a perfect seventh, punctuated by striking out Will Smith swinging on an elevated 96 mph fastball.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Once uranium has been enriched to 20%, a vast majority of the work required to enrich it to weapons-grade levels has been completed.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
The remaining 209 units are to be completed by March 2028.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
So far, just one uncrewed Artemis mission, launched in 2022, has been completed since the program's conception nine years ago – though a mission known as Artemis 2 could be weeks away.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
She was most recently released from prison in April 2025 and completed post-release supervision in January 2026.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completed
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The publication adds that the finished product is coated with a cheese seasoning blend that includes oil and powdered ingredients, contributing to its distinctive texture and durability.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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But that other supplier would have to try to reverse engineer that particular dye — formulas for dyes and colorants were, in spite of being in service to the war effort, still proprietary — and backward engineering color from a finished product is a crapshoot.—
Kory Stamper,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Furnishings are from local vintage markets, while tabletops and bar fronts are adorned with local marble.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Still, even in this context—even as Sisqo adorned a song about thongs with baroque strings and extravagant chord modulations—Full Moon stands above.—
Jackson Howard,
Pitchfork,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Oh, and after a Collins strikeout finally ended the streak in the sixth, Isbel promptly led off the bottom of the seventh with a home run.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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According to Max Preps, the JSerra Lions ended the 2025 season with a 3-7 record and went 0-5 in the Trinity League against powerhouse like Mater Dei.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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While Nordstrom curates its assortment, some beauty brands like Haruharu Wonder may be fulfilled by third-party sellers.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
26 Mar. 2026
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Again, all outstanding contracts will be fulfilled.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Apicius wrote of the importance of balance in brining, using spices like dill, mustard seed, and coriander seed to create complex flavors that complemented meals.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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As a junior in basketball, Grunloh complemented being a strong 3-point shooter by working on drives to the basket.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In just a decade, such an event has become about four times more likely due to climate change, the analysis concluded.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Chalker concluded that the test was primarily assessing his psychology.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The president satisfied his own ego, displaying no patience, as other bloodthirsty warlords throughout history.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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Miami also declined to offer Jovic, though there’s no indication that his inclusion would have satisfied Phoenix.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Perhaps no other museum cafe in the city is more beloved than the Neue Galerie's Café Sabarsky, a Viennese cafe that seems to transport guests to Austria, circa 1910, complete with lighting fixtures by Josef Hoffmann, furniture by Adolf Loos, and banquettes upholstered with Otto Wagner fabric.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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His metamorphosis into social scientist-cum-sage appears to be complete.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Completed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completed. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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