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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 fulfills
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 completes
Keller completes sweep of Boswell, on to area Avery Lawton blasted a grand slam in the first inning and drove in 5 runs to lead Keller to a 9-3 win over Fort Worth Boswell in Game 2 of their Class 6A Division 2 bi-district series on Thursday night at Saginaw High School.
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Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2026
After the inspector general completes his report, Pirro said her office will review it and could restart its criminal probe if warranted.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
But those charges will be dismissed provided Pearce completes the program without issues, according to Ed Griffith, a Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office spokesman.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
If a borrower completes the plan and pays the full balance, creditors have no remaining claim.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The former ladies’ salon and winter garden have been gently refreshed, while a sage-green meeting room (restored to its original color and framed by a coffered ceiling) completes the suite of historic spaces.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Lyman has thrown her support behind state Senator Roger Niello’s Senate Bill 953, which would mandate that vehicular manslaughter cases result in two violation points on the driver’s record even if that driver successfully completes diversion and the charges are dismissed.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The eyes of the nation will be on the Peach State as Governor Brian Kemp completes his second term, unable to run again, and leaving a vacuum for a new conservative, or liberal, leader in the South.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
My nephew, Harold Kuschel, 17, completes our quintet of regulars.
—Dr. C. E. Kuschel, Outdoor Life, 9 Apr. 2026
Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2026
After the inspector general completes his report, Pirro said her office will review it and could restart its criminal probe if warranted.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
But those charges will be dismissed provided Pearce completes the program without issues, according to Ed Griffith, a Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office spokesman.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
If a borrower completes the plan and pays the full balance, creditors have no remaining claim.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The former ladies’ salon and winter garden have been gently refreshed, while a sage-green meeting room (restored to its original color and framed by a coffered ceiling) completes the suite of historic spaces.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Lyman has thrown her support behind state Senator Roger Niello’s Senate Bill 953, which would mandate that vehicular manslaughter cases result in two violation points on the driver’s record even if that driver successfully completes diversion and the charges are dismissed.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The eyes of the nation will be on the Peach State as Governor Brian Kemp completes his second term, unable to run again, and leaving a vacuum for a new conservative, or liberal, leader in the South.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
My nephew, Harold Kuschel, 17, completes our quintet of regulars.
—Dr. C. E. Kuschel, Outdoor Life, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completes
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Macky Sall, the former president of Senegal, is among those in line to replace Antonio Guterres, whose term finishes at the end of the year.—
Peter Martin,
Bloomberg,
23 Apr. 2026
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Honor also had robots secure the second and third place finishes in the race.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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And with spring soirée season in full swing, The Row’s sleek style complements Kallmeyer’s floral strapless dress to perfection.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2026
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Seed Studio Landscape Design added a redwood privacy fence around the periphery of this Northern California property that echoes trees in the backyard and complements this dark gray midcentury modern home.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
24 Apr. 2026
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Internet access will only be restored after the war ends, the official Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported earlier this week, quoting Elias Hazrati, the head of Iran’s Government Information Council.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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According to the department, 410 foreign climbers have been issued permits to attempt to reach the Everest summit during the spring climbing season, which ends at the end of May.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The association fulfills its human rights mandate through protest campaigns in opposition to censorship and by fighting for the release of journalists who have been imprisoned for their work.—
Marlen Bartsch,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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While the company still fulfills those practical needs, Hurtigruten now has small cruise ships that welcome tourists along for the ride.—
Karen Gardiner,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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The rehab project at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption was sorely needed to repair deteriorated stone, metal and glass that adorns the limestone exterior.—
Dylan Lovan,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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My favorite Italian/Italian American cookbooks The famous recipe for pinwheel lasagna that adorns the cover is one of my go-to dishes.—
Jamila Robinson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Feb. 2026
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The film conveniently concludes in 1988, five years before Chandler’s abuse allegations came to light.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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Powell, meanwhile, is set to step down as Fed chair when his term concludes on May 15, capping an eight-year tenure as the leader of the central bank.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Director Gay has sculpted a staging that is faithful to a more leisurely 19th-century storytelling style, yet satisfies modern audiences’ constant craving for stimulation.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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And Central Florida’s Lawrence satisfies Niners’ desire for speed and explosiveness to complement Nick Bosa.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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My cabin had a neutral-toned color scheme with decor in varying shades of beige and a dark navy carpet, which was a nice contrast to the vibrant art that decorates most of the ship.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The clean, green foliage decorates the plant through the growing season.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Completes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completes. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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