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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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According to court documents, PC Cecil Ricardo, from Cheshire Police, said he had just left the station when he saw Pickford's blue Lamborghini Urus complete with personalised number plates.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

The company said a complete list of the new executive leadership team would be disclosed after the merger closes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026

Orangemen have remained at nearby Drumcree Church, demanding to complete the march, while residents maintain their protest.

From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026

His film has ill will spewing from every pore, a complete loathing for humanity.

From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2026

Isadora kept texting him videos of people’s takes on the military’s involvement in science, which ranged from totally bonkers conspiracy theories to surprisingly informative facts from laypeople, complete with reliable sources.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste

The entertainment company will exit the Nasdaq after it completes its merger with Paramount Skydance.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

CNN Chairman and Chief Executive Mark Thompson could remain in his role at the news network after Paramount completes its deal to acquire the news network’s parent company, Warner Bros.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

A poster from the Gold Over America Tour, which Biles launched in September 2021 following the Tokyo Olympics, completes the trio of framed achievements.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026

Having sales associates offer personal styling services completes the illusion of shopping in a far more upscale store.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

As she completes the rotation, she is no longer there.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

“A completed deal would be a rare cross-border software transaction amid a marked sector slowdown as companies assess AI’s implications for their business models,” the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

He completed 32 of 51 passes for 317 yards with two interceptions.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026

Malaysia insists all returnees agreed to voluntary repatriation from detention centres, where Myanmar says they had completed sentences for immigration offences.

From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026

Hammami also completed a remote-learning course in aviation management at Buckinghamshire New University, about 30 minutes west of central London, according to a spokesman for the university.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026

“Well, the good news is that I don’t think we have to worry about the Purple Thumb striking here,” Sydney said once they’d completed their lap.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

He said that half of the crew quit after completing just one round trip, but the ship management company had no problem replacing them after promising extra pay.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

In September, the group raised output by about 188,000 barrels a day, completing the phased unwinding of 1.65 million barrels a day in voluntary supply cuts agreed in 2023.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026

On his way to a PhD, he changed course and turned to art, completing a master of fine arts degree at UC Santa Barbara.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

That new renaissance is now increasingly connected to agentic software – or programs capable of automatically completing tasks like managing calendars, booking reservations and sorting through email.

From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026

She saw herself shining back at her, very smart, very interesting, her hat on straight, her coat nicely pressed and her new gloves just completing the whole effect.

From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers




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