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complete

[kuhm-pleet] / kəmˈplit /






Usage

What are other ways to say complete? The adjective complete implies that a certain unit has all its parts or is fully developed or perfected, and may apply to a process or purpose carried to fulfillment: a complete explanation. Entire means whole, having unbroken unity: an entire book. Intact implies retaining completeness and original condition: a package delivered intact. Perfect emphasizes not only completeness but also high quality and absence of defects or blemishes: a perfect diamond.

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The change request instructs servicers to complete the task within 15 to 45 days, the suit alleges, and yet borrowers are still seeing the debt appear on their credit reports.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026

In 2025, SpaceX incorporated its campus into a new town called Starbase, Texas, complete with a city commission and a mayor who works as an executive at SpaceX.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

Soft tissues such as blood vessels usually disappear during decomposition long before fossilization is complete.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 24, 2026

The council and Viridor, which operates the incinerator, say they are working to bring the facility at Polmadie back on line once repair work is complete.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

In that way, Duane managed to complete his journeys without collapsing from sheer exhaustion.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el

A French security source told AFP the agency would keep using the software in the meantime, since it cannot afford operational disruptions while ChapsVision's tool completes development.

From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026

The move completes SK Telecom’s plan to establish an AI data-center infrastructure business.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026

"It's always been our thing, if you discourage the DNA that completes us, what's the point in then playing Test cricket?"

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

After the formal rule-making process completes, most likely in September, Californians will have up to five years to comply.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026

Dutchy completes his technical training and aircraft carrier flight deck training, and after he’s been in San Diego for a month, he learns that soon he’ll be shipping out.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline

The assessment was carried out in 2016 and it has been a long road to finally getting the homes completed.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

The current owners of the lodge took over in 2018, completed a major renovation in 2023 and wish “to remain private,” a representative said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026

In Miami’s win over Wake Forest on Friday, Mensah completed 20 consecutive passes to start the game.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

I swaddled it in paper and successfully completed my introductions with a non-moist handshake.

From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026

To commit “a seven-three” was to use seven words when three would do, and a “ninety-nine one hundred” meant quitting on a nearly completed job.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French

There are many hurdles, however, to consistently completing and proving the 80 hours of work per month needed, the researchers said.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026

The Boilermakers had 488 total yards, with Ryan Browne completing 19 of 30 passes for 378 yards, with three touchdowns and an interception.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2026

Away from the height of those emotions in July, the Football Association is completing a review into England's World Cup campaign.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

This is what the hubbub about the meaning of a college degree misses: A degree is more than a credential achieved by completing homework assignments.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

But now we’re an out away from winning the game, completing the doubleheader sweep, raising our record to 7–1, and extending our first-place lead to two full games.

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner




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