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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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But still she had the courage to tell her own story, complete with her own bad decision to self-medicate, in the hope that it would help other mothers struggling just to feel like themselves again.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

What has been especially difficult is that we don’t really know exactly what was said or done that resulted in what appears to be a complete cutoff in communication.

From MarketWatch Aug. 18, 2026

"With these future data on hand and our updated simulations, we may finally be able to complete the quest started by Heisenberg nearly 90 years ago."

From Science Daily Aug. 18, 2026

Once complete, the coroner will confirm if an inquest will take place.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

We were on our third complete reading of the New Testament since leaving Scheveningen.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

The board intends to explore a public-private model, with funding sources, amounts and any cost sharing determined only after an outside consultant completes an analysis and presents recommendations.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

She anticipates that a third hospital, Mount Elizabeth, could also transition to the revenue-sharing model after it completes its enhancements.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

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

Micron Technology’s latest earnings are further fueling SK Hynix’s stock — and analysts are intrigued about what’s to come after the South Korean memory giant completes its U.S. listing next month.

From MarketWatch Jun. 25, 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

Target continues to grow its Roundel ad network, while Walmart completed its $1.4 billion acquisition of self-service streaming platform Vibe.co this month to build out Walmart Connect.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

The researchers have applied for a patent covering compound 10, and the basic research phase has now been completed.

From Science Daily Aug. 17, 2026

The coroner’s office completed an autopsy Monday, the statement read.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

Moller-Maersk containership first completed the route in 2018.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

Please submit your completed worksheet to your instructor in the envelope provided.

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones

She was the last athlete to achieve a sprint treble at the European Championships in 2018, 12 months before completing her rise to the top of an individual global podium.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

In addition, Charter agreed to spend at least $275 million for upgrades to its equipment in its existing Spectrum service area — including completing a 1-gigabit service buildout — within three years.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

The Omaha, Neb.-based conglomerate continued to double down on home builders after completing a $6.8 billion purchase of Taylor Morrison in July.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

The heptathlon continues later with the shot put and 200m events completing the first day of competition, before the long jump, javelin and 800m take place on Saturday.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

When Jerrie finished the last of the testing at Pensacola, she sent a letter to Webb about completing the tests successfully.

From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson




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