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as in finishes
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 complements
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 ends
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 fulfils
to do what is required by the terms of
no payments will be made until the contract is completed
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There's no equipment to chase down, no wait while someone else finishes their set, and no having to manually record your sets.—
Anthony Karcz,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025 -
The twin measures come as Kehoe and other officials predict tighter budgets are looming, as Missouri finishes spending the massive amount of federal pandemic aid that flowed into the state.—
Jonathan Shorman and,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2025
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For grounding and emotional stability Smoky quartz is a grounding powerhouse that perfectly complements Capricorn’s earthy nature, offering equal amounts of protection and emotional stability.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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The exhibition complements the 12,000 volumes inside the Johnson Publishing Company Library, also housed at Stony Island Arts Bank.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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For now, the pro football season mercifully ends, and not nearly soon enough.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2025
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Wavy is between straight and curly, holds hairstyles well, and has big curls and waves from roots to ends.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
4 Jan. 2025
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Once the regular season concludes, other teams can request permission from the Cowboys to interview McCarthy for head coaching positions, and Dallas will decide whether to allow it.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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As deer season concludes, diehard hunters will process a range of emotions.—
Josh Honeycutt,
Outdoor Life,
1 Jan. 2025
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Tax returns Let’s start with the tax return, a near-universal document that fulfills our annual duty to Uncle Sam.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
25 Dec. 2024
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The show is sponsored by Amazon and each episode fulfills the school's Amazon Wish List to support teachers and students.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
18 Dec. 2024
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However, what keeps the Bayonetta games in that rarified strata of brilliance are their intricate and involved combat systems.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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This keeps the tone collaborative and constructive.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Completes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completes. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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