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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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"This previously hidden microglial shift, now uncovered by innovations in technology and thinking, may be an important clue to help us complete the puzzle."

From Science Daily Aug. 7, 2026

From above, an outdoor terrace is outfitted especially for hosting recruits or other luminaries, complete, for the time being, with basketball courts and pickleball.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2026

With stablecoin, you do a $100 test transfer, confirm it arrives in five minutes, and complete the transaction.

From MarketWatch Aug. 7, 2026

“We don’t have complete victory yet, but we will have victory, and victory will be soon, and and and it will be permanent,” Blanche said.

From Slate Aug. 7, 2026

But my plan felt complete the moment we heard Mom’s voice on the other end of the telephone.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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

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

The proceeds of roughly 7.40 billion euros, equivalent to $8.40 billion, are derived from the 51% share and expected debt after the transaction completes.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 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

I just looked over every name—every story—that completes these tapes.

From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher

His Marina del Rey company LaTerra Development recently completed a 575-unit complex along the 5 Freeway near the Burbank MetroLink station that caters to tenants in the entertainment industry.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2026

He also played for Trent Rockets in The Hundred and alongside cricket completed his studies for an economics degree.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger on Thursday called the German government's decision "really astonishing", with the company having already completed technical due-diligence work showing that "we can make it happen".

From Barron's Aug. 6, 2026

Versant completed a $100 million accelerated share buyback during the quarter, and expects to enter a second agreement of the same amount starting Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

Leonardo has completed a few paintings in Milan, and he’s done a lot of thinking, but little has been left for the future.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day

“We remain focused on disciplined execution and continued business improvement while we work toward completing our value-creating combination with Kimberly-Clark.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

After a complicated history, a Lyme vaccine is in the works, recently completing Phase 3 human trials.

From Slate Aug. 6, 2026

Finishing the 60 miles of San Marino led to completing the 400 miles of Pasadena.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

"Our team stayed focused on completing all requirements and delivering a safe and more capable airplane to our customers."

From Barron's Aug. 3, 2026

I’d been bounced out of two different colleges, suspended for failing to attend class, for not completing the work.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz




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