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
Kevin Fixler
april 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 2026
Perched on a flat eight-acre promontory overlooking the Bel-Air Country Club, downtown Los Angeles, and the Pacific Ocean beyond, the Mediterranean Revival megamansion was completed in 2018.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
It was later revealed that these numbers were issued just weeks after the collapse, before any real research or engineering analysis had been completed.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2026
Both were on a 2025 remodeling list but weren’t completed.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Paramount Skydance’s David Ellison, who recently completed a hostile takeover of Paramount.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 29 Apr. 2026
The review was not completed until March 2025.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Samuel completed the artwork several weeks ago.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Construction will start immediately and may be completed by 2028.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
Idaho’s prison system has nearly completed execution chamber upgrades to carry out the death penalty by firing squad as the state’s lead method and will have a team of riflemen ready to go by the time a state law takes effect this summer.
—Kevin Fixler
april 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 2026
Perched on a flat eight-acre promontory overlooking the Bel-Air Country Club, downtown Los Angeles, and the Pacific Ocean beyond, the Mediterranean Revival megamansion was completed in 2018.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
It was later revealed that these numbers were issued just weeks after the collapse, before any real research or engineering analysis had been completed.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2026
Both were on a 2025 remodeling list but weren’t completed.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Paramount Skydance’s David Ellison, who recently completed a hostile takeover of Paramount.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 29 Apr. 2026
The review was not completed until March 2025.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Samuel completed the artwork several weeks ago.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Construction will start immediately and may be completed by 2028.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completed
Adjective
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Ghirardelli said no illnesses have been reported and its own testing has not identified contamination in the finished products.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Add Cabinetry Nothing makes a laundry room look more finished and curated quite like adding cabinetry.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Puppeteers, dressed in the classic Bob Baker red from head to toe, brought out some of the company’s beloved icons — including the show’s host, Pink Cat, adorned in sequins and jewelry.—
Andrea Domanick,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Families flock to the Cape for mini-golfing, traipsing around sand dunes, comparing ice cream stands, gobbling up lobster rolls, spotting whales, and simply admiring the gray cedar shake houses adorned with colorful buoys.—
Kara Williams,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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His step-back jumper with 32 seconds left was the exclamation point, a shot that ended Orlando’s final push and extended Detroit’s season.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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The program was created by Congress to help quickly protect nationals of countries that, as a result of natural or man-made disasters, were dangerous for people to return to, with routine reevaluations to decide if the protections would be extended or ended.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The grand Denver Derby Party is calling it quits, having fulfilled its mission of raising $5 million for the Sean Ranch Lough Foundation.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
30 Apr. 2026
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The fun of the strategic planning, the beautiful and unique backdrop and the mix of Pitch Pines, maples and all kinds of other New England flora would leave me fulfilled lower score or not.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The magnificent hue is complemented by Satin Platinum Atlas and Silver Chrome accents on the trim and badging.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
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Massive modern skyscrapers dominate the horizon, complemented by fashionable retail outlets.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Tatum was fast asleep in the car in a further cute image, as the carousel concluded with another selfie of Kardashian and True.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Independent analysts have concluded that after all the changes so far have effectively produced a draw.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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What has followed, a decade plus of stunning hockey played by the most talented hockey player on earth, has satisfied all desires but the most important one.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Long after a clinical decision has set events in motion, a second system activates to verify whether the decision satisfied the rules.—
Holland Haynie,
STAT,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Gil also totaled four complete innings, five hits, three walks, zero strikeouts and a pair of two-run homers, courtesy of Christian Walker and Isaac Paredes, in his fourth start of the season.—
Gary Phillips,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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With savings up to 86 percent on complete sets and lots of cooling options for warm nights, there are some major bedding deals lurking on the site.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Completed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completed. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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