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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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Céline Dion tribute boat cruises on Seine - complete with costume contests, sing-alongs, DJ sets, are happening throughout September.

From BBC Sep. 13, 2026

Wilson pushed employees to complete the Grouse Grind, a 1.8-mile trek up Grouse Mountain near the company’s Vancouver headquarters.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 13, 2026

Work at Esperanza took six years to complete and could serve as a model for other school campuses, said Tori Kjer, executive director of the Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 13, 2026

Duncan beat Maja Stark, while Alison Lee came from four holes down to complete the biggest singles comeback in the history of the Solheim Cup, with a 1UP success over Esther Henseleit.

From BBC Sep. 13, 2026

When his list was complete, he should begin pointing to each number in turn.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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

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

The cop answers, “Assuming he successfully completes their process, this case will be dismissed.”

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

Carney was by now speaking frequently with Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz, whom he knew from his time in banking, as the pair completed negotiations for Canada’s $25 billion purchase of German submarines.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 13, 2026

When Gordon completed his move this summer to become only the second English player to join Barcelona on a permanent deal, after Gary Lineker in 1986, there was plenty of curiosity surrounding the transfer.

From BBC Sep. 12, 2026

Only about nine percent of the project has been completed, according to a government report submitted to lawmakers in mid-2025.

From Barron's Sep. 12, 2026

Though it was a flyout, the moment was momentous: De Paula had completed his first major league at-bat.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 12, 2026

As soon as the procedure was completed, the coffin was covered with the lava-infiltrated earth and a dusting of some residual ash that had drifted to Selfoss from the recently erupted volcano.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

He required employees to attend self-help seminars and show their athletic prowess by completing grueling hikes.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 13, 2026

Quarterback Jayden Maiava put up numbers once again, as well, completing 19 of 29 passes for 261 yards and five touchdowns.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 13, 2026

Making remarkable progress in her first season as a full-time athlete, Werro continues to uncover what, increasingly, appears to be potential of history-making proportions since completing her university studies.

From BBC Sep. 12, 2026

The startup is completing work on its flagship product, an AI processor called Asimov, which is integrated into a server called Titan.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

In 1989, after completing a tiring mission, I took an extended vacation to the Caribbean.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam




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