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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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Many probes take years to complete before they become enforcement actions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

The MP for the island, as well as Sittingbourne on the mainland, Labour's Kevin McKenna, thinks "a complete rebuild" of the island is necessary.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

The offer was said by the Tasnim News Agency as calling for a complete end to the conflict within 30 days along with guarantees against renewed strikes.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

All that info is compiled and compared to other viewer profiles to spawn a complete accounting of you-as-TV-watcher.

From Slate • May 3, 2026

Handsome turned his head toward Duane with an expression of complete bewilderment.

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




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