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adjective

Definition of completednext
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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verb

past tense of complete
1
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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2
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 Synonyms for completed
  1. finished
  2. adorned
  3. ended
  4. fulfilled
  5. complemented
  6. concluded
  7. complete
  8. decorated
Adjective
  • Compared to natural peanut butter, which often has an oily layer that can affect the finished product of baked goods, Skippy’s recipe includes a couple ingredients to prevent separation.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2025
  • In addition, the Entrant waives all claims to compensation or damages based on the use of the Media by Gannett for this Contest, and waives any right to inspect or approve any finished product or products or the use to which the Media may be used for the Contest.
    USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of finished
Verb
  • People cautiously trickled back into the French Quarter, live bands resumed playing at their usual corners and mourners stopped by a makeshift memorial adorned with flowers and Mardi Gras beads.
    Natasha Frost, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Go for Bold Whether it's painted, papered, and adorned with art, don't just dip your toe in half way.
    Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of adorned
Verb
  • The coach’s assessment might sound surprising considering Smith’s last pass Sunday was an interception that ended the game.
    Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Starbucks said Workers United prematurely ended discussions this week.
    Kate Gibson, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of ended
Verb
  • Until then, he’s fulfilled in raising awareness about the benefits of holistic approaches to cancer care, which can complement traditional treatments.
    Rachel Murphy, Health, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Merrill fulfilled his promise as a consensus Top-20 prospect by collecting down-ballot MVP votes for the Padres, who won 93 games and came within one game of upsetting the eventual champion Dodgers in the NL Division Series.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of fulfilled
Verb
  • The ballroom's gold chandeliers and modern crown molding complemented the couple's romantic black-and-white wedding theme.
    Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Research — a survey of 109 CEOs of major Canadian organizations, complemented by in-depth qualitative interviews with 46 of them — suggests six strategies for alleviating loneliness that leaders can employ.
    Alaric Bourgoin, Sarah L. Wright, Jean-François Harvey, Saouré Kouamé, Harvard Business Review, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of complemented
Verb
  • The mold company's report also concluded that the Wright's apartment was uninhabitable and that the Wright's belongings needed to be replaced due to extremely high levels of mold, the lawsuit said.
    Claire Osborn, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Dec. 2024
  • In previous conflicts with Hamas, many Israeli strikes were approved only after officers concluded that no civilians would be hurt.
    Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of concluded
Adjective
  • Without a complete picture of a youth’s background, psychologists may be unable to recommend the appropriate level of care, support or supervision.
    Philip Caldwell, Baltimore Sun, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Judge Andy Porter denied the suppression motion, and the jury viewed and listened to the complete interview, in which Nixon-Clark admitted firing the Kriss Vector rifle once outside the house.
    Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of complete
Verb
  • Her fingers were decorated with equally showstopping rings.
    Michelle Lee, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Every estate has been meticulously restored, decorated and furnished with a unique style and many of the artworks displayed in the homes have been specially commissioned.
    Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of decorated
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