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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
Even the weak 2025 figures are likely to be revised lower in February, when the government completes an annual benchmarking of the jobs figures to an actual count of jobs derived from companies’ unemployment insurance filings.
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Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
This completes one repetition, or rep, of the movement.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 9 Jan. 2026
The dress is crafted from lustrous taffeta, and a little velvet bow at the bust completes the look with understated material contrast.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 7 Jan. 2026
The video also explains how the robot interprets the command, plans its next actions, and completes the task, while showing footage from its onboard cameras.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
The money offered to teams for their rights could change depending on whether Main Street completes a sale.
—Evan Drellich, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
The agreement stipulates that if Alonso completes the probation without violations, the state will dismiss the charges, Alonso’s attorney, Lauren Field Krasnoff, said Tuesday.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
Rosenkrantz never wrote her book but, in a sense, Sachs completes it for her—not in scope, of course, but in depth.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2025
Select the heated dry cycle or leave the dishwasher door slightly ajar to promote drying after the cycle completes.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
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The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams will take part in a showdown this Sunday at Levi's Stadium that could possibly end up deciding who finishes first in the NFC West.—
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Everyone who finishes the test will get 100% correct.—
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The Ultra Skyrise Wide-leg Pants by Wit & Wisdom, now 30 percent off, offer a timeless, flowy design that complements any look on or off the clock.—
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Bonus points for selecting a color that complements your top.—
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If the state ends HHAP, the county hopes to find other sources of revenue to fund the shelters and other homeless programs, either from the general fund or elsewhere, said Kim Nava, a county spokesperson.—
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Other signs of unseasoned wood are bark that is tightly attached and a wet, fresh-looking center with lighter and drier looking wood near the edges or ends.—
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Alcohol even today fulfills an important function to provide what some people describe as social fitness.—
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Leo 2026 Love Horoscope Love in 2026 is not about proving anything, but about finding what genuinely fulfills you, Leo.—
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Walk a bit deeper inside, and a collage of memories adorns a wall near their kitchen.—
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Now on at the Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue (the limited season ends on Saturday), an illuminated image of Shields as Dunne adorns the marquee.—
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That concludes today’s newsletter.—
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Per the civil suit, the first group would automatically receive payments within 90 days, while the second group will need to complete a form once the initial payout period concludes.—
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Jeep satisfies your typical consumer who is looking for a usable SUV with a decent price point.—
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Readers looking for a fresh experience in the new year are likely to find at least something that satisfies their cravings.—
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Alcoves hold large bronze sculptures; in the center is a large table that the family decorates to complement the season.—
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Later, while Meghan decorates the tree, the camera stops on an ornament dedicated to him — a quiet, touching tribute to the rescue dog who’d been by her side since before royal life and died last winter.—
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“Completes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completes. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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