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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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"We will have the complete ability to do what is necessary to defend the American continent and also Europe," he said of the deal, which he first announced on Friday.

From BBC Sep. 22, 2026

But Muse’s wild popularity and ability to complete complex tasks, such as filling out web forms, has spurred increased “optimism on Meta’s potential AI investment returns,” Post wrote in a Tuesday note.

From MarketWatch Sep. 22, 2026

The robot was agile enough to complete 10 consecutive somersaults in 11 seconds, even while wind disturbances tried to knock it away from its intended path.

From Science Daily Sep. 22, 2026

They’ve accomplished this by deploying a batting order that is the complete opposite of what teams have been doing since the turn of the 20th Century.`

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 22, 2026

I imagined about two hundred seventy-six different things Claire might do to me and how I might protect myself from utter and complete degradation in all two hundred seventy-six cases.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan

For Root, this completes a successful return to the captaincy he resumed when Ben Stokes retired in June, while England end one of their most turbulent summers in history in a positive fashion.

From BBC Sep. 12, 2026

A French security source told AFP the agency would keep using the software in the meantime, since it cannot afford operational disruptions while ChapsVision's tool completes development.

From Barron's Sep. 2, 2026

When Mexico adds value to a Texas-made component and sends it back to the U.S., it completes a production cycle that makes American workers better off.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

After the formal rule-making process completes, most likely in September, Californians will have up to five years to comply.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

He cleans up the next three questions and completes round four, keeping us in first place.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali

Police confirmed searches at properties on Epworth Street in Liverpool and Lancaster Road in Salford had now been completed.

From BBC Sep. 22, 2026

Mariota replaced Williams in the second half and completed 11 of 16 passes for 111 yards with one touchdown.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 21, 2026

Al-Kaabi said Sunday that repairs to the damaged gas-to-liquids facility are expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2027, while restoring the two damaged LNG trains could take as long as three years.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 21, 2026

Roman's planet-imaging system, the Coronagraph Instrument, has also completed an early checkout of its digital, electronic, and mechanical systems after waking up earlier this month.

From Science Daily Sep. 21, 2026

Photographer William M. Smith was to take a historic photograph of the presidential inauguration in front of the recently completed Capitol dome.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson

There are many hurdles, however, to consistently completing and proving the 80 hours of work per month needed, the researchers said.

From MarketWatch Sep. 22, 2026

The Boilermakers had 488 total yards, with Ryan Browne completing 19 of 30 passes for 378 yards, with three touchdowns and an interception.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 20, 2026

US drinks giant Sazerac said it has "big plans" for Au Vodka after completing a takeover reported to value the Welsh business at about £300m.

From BBC Sep. 15, 2026

While completing their sets, researchers measured hunger and desire to eat after each 30-second exposure to one of the scent samples.

From Science Daily Sep. 15, 2026

"No, my dear. Not today. You must bond with Princess Sophia. Soon you will be completing all the beauty work for the entire family."

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton




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