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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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The company said the first four-mile phase would cost $154 million and take a year to complete.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 25, 2026

As far as I was concerned, you made a complete fool of yourself.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 2026

“I believe I can help complete some of the very important legislative business that Hubert hoped to finish,” Muriel said at the time.

From Slate Jul. 24, 2026

Orion will complete two separate rendezvous and docking sequences, one with each lander prototype.

From Science Daily Jul. 23, 2026

His hands were taking on the yellow of the bathroom tile, complete with graffiti.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste

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

However, a conditional obligation to buy based on appearances, goals or triggers such as European qualification could be interpreted either way, depending on how likely it is that Garnacho ultimately completes a permanent move.

From BBC Jul. 22, 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

Helou said Blumenfield’s motion completes the loop by keeping food waste close to home, creating more local composting and reducing greenhouse gas emissions from transporting waste outside of the city.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 24, 2026

I feel my fingers close around the stump that now completes his arm and hold fast.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

Kambamura said PLZ had also nearly completed a plant to refine lithium carbonate, the next point along the processing sequence.

From Barron's Jul. 26, 2026

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has just completed his first week as prime minister, with new policy decisions being made and the much discussed No 10 North taking centre stage.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

CHP told NBC that YG was present when officers arrived and was released when the search was completed.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 2026

The mission is expected to be completed by 2029 and will wait in space for an opportunity to investigate a suitable comet or other promising target.

From Science Daily Jul. 24, 2026

Farmer had graduated from Harvard Medical School and completed his residency in internal medicine there.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French

Transit advocates likewise dismissed the idea, arguing lawmakers should remain focused on completing the station’s redevelopment and improving passenger service rather than debating a name change.

From Salon Jul. 25, 2026

Both China and the Philippines said this week they were working towards completing a Code of Conduct for the South China Sea by the end of the year.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

Any successful community depends on its members completing the right jobs at the right time.

From Science Daily Jul. 23, 2026

The artificial-intelligence revolution has begun to benefit Intel because the next wave to AI technology—AI agents completing tasks for users—relies on the central processing units, or CPUs, that are the company’s specialty.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

A man in work boots, up a ladder, completing the repair.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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