completes

VERB

carry out action

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accomplish achieve close conclude determine develop do end execute finalize finish halt perform realize settle wrap up

STRONG

actualize cap consummate crown discharge effect effectuate elaborate equip fill fulfill furnish perfect refine supplement terminate

WEAK

bring to fruition bring to maturity call it a day carry off do thoroughly get through go the limit go through with go whole hog make good make up put to bed round off round out sew up ultimate wind up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon bear begin commence continue create fail ignore introduce leave lose miss neglect not finish open start stop unsettle

STRONG

ruin

WEAK

forget give up

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completes

The brown dwarf completes a full revolution around its host star in just 87 minutes.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2026

Niel will be the U.K. telecommunications company’s largest shareholder once his stake purchase from Emirates Telecommunications Group completes, which is expected by end of this year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 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

The earth also completes one full rotation every 23 hours, 56 minutes, and 4.09 seconds, and has an axial tilt of 23.4 degrees.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson