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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 deal is expected to complete next February.

From BBC Jul. 31, 2026

It added, “The rush to complete the project led to hasty and botched work that was not remediated before the project was finished and the fencing removed.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

Gen. Rob Bonta are clashing again — this time over when the antitrust trial to determine whether Paramount can complete its nearly $111-billion takeover of Warner Bros.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

“History suggests the current tech correction may not be complete, but it is becoming increasingly mature.”

From MarketWatch Jul. 30, 2026

The first thing I knew there was a complete circle of monkeys all around Rowdy and me.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

After Blue Origin completes its rendezvous and docking tests, and after the Artemis III crew launches aboard SLS, SpaceX will send its Starship test article into orbit.

From Science Daily Jul. 23, 2026

Helou said Blumenfield’s motion completes the loop by keeping food waste close to home, creating more local composting and reducing greenhouse gas emissions from transporting waste outside of the city.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 24, 2026

If they do lose, the Scots face an anxious wait, potentially until around 05:00 BST on Sunday morning when Group J completes, before they discover if they are one of the top eight.

From BBC Jun. 23, 2026

Those funds bought shares at a discount to the offer value so they could profit when the takeover deal completes.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 17, 2026

It completes the set of six and creates a perfect half-moon curve.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton

How, before the 5 was completed in 1970, did they do it?

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 1, 2026

Friday capped off an eventful six-week stretch in markets, as hard-hit momentum names completed a powerful two-day comeback rally — ending a turbulent stretch for the strategy on a high note.

From MarketWatch Jul. 31, 2026

He is a graduate of the University of Southern California and completed a Fulbright García-Robles fellowship in Mexico City.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

The group recently completed their European tour and headlined a Super Bowl-style halftime show at the World Cup final in the United States.

From Barron's Jul. 30, 2026

The plan was completed on Friday, May 16.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone

Olivia Wilde, completing a hilarious dual comeback this summer that began with “The Invite,” has frequently been described as feline.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

They’re getting Kessler on a $130-million, four-year deal after completing a sign-and-trade that sent out a 2031 first-rounder, 2033 first-rounder and first-round pick swaps in 2028 and 2030.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

The document emphasizes marriage as a requirement for sex, and gives a nod to the “success sequence” of completing school, finding gainful employment, getting married, and then having children.

From Slate Jul. 28, 2026

Shortly after completing it, he blocked Norris' team-mate Oscar Piastri and the stewards imposed a three-place grid penalty.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

Then she found herself shooting upward again, completing the circle, so that the sky wheeled above her, then over and downward again, more crowd parting in front.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld




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