COMPLETED Synonyms: 120 Similar and Opposite Words

completed 1 of 2

adjective

as in finished

brought or having come to an end unlike most completed construction projects, this one came in under budget

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completed

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verb

past tense of complete

as in finalized

to bring (something) to a state where nothing remains to be done managed to complete the assignment with time to spare

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as in adorned

to serve as a completing element to the bird's beautiful song simply completes its appeal for pet owners

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as in ended

to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point the well-attended concert completed a great weekend of arts and entertainment events

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as in fulfilled

to do what is required by the terms of no payments will be made until the contract is completed

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Almost none has completed the reorganization that produces the compounding gains on the other side. — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026 Kaplan previously worked at Tepper’s Appaloosa Management hedge fund and advised him on the Panthers acquisition completed in 2018. — Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2026 The organization recently completed a multi-month strategic project to understand what Tier 2 manufacturers and other supply chain actors need to decarbonize the fashion industry. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 Among the 60 participants who completed the protocol, 72% showed improvements that exceeded the study’s thresholds in strength and functional performance. — Mike McRae 21, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026 The circuit must be completed before the race can take place, and F1 has not announced an inaugural date. — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026 All of these services are offered at the same location and can be completed in one visit on the same day, generally under one copay. — Marci Lee Nilsen, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2026 The program can be completed in as little as eight weeks and is usually done in one semester, Davidson said. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 Bend police officers completed active threat training at a local high school two months ago. — Phil Helsel, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for completed

Adjective

The yeast and bacteria in the starter don’t survive baking in meaningful numbers, so the finished bread doesn’t deliver live cultures to your gut.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026
The Horned Frogs also captured the Big 12 regular-season title and finished runner-up in the Big 12 Tournament.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of finished

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The photos Radomski shared to her Instagram page show herself donning a white, strapless gown adorned with a pink and green floral pattern.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
For some time, Ming’s cruiser sat outside the Wyandotte County Courthouse, where it was adorned with flowers and other mementos.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026

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Three outside law professors who reviewed the materials at the request of The Post said West Point's actions appear to violate the order issued by Judge Cathy Seibel in September that ended a lawsuit filed by a civilian professor at the academy.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
Moussa Diabaté, who ended the game with 11 points, had 11 rebounds in the first half, including eight on the offensive end.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of ended

Verb

Dellucci and his teammates had fulfilled their personal dreams and made history as the fastest franchise to win a World Series.

— Don Riddell, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026
In 2020, Gaels owner Derrick Bachman fulfilled his dream of revamping a restaurant in his own vision when Brady’s Public House decided not to renew its lease at 5424 Troost Ave.

— Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of fulfilled

Adjective

Ethiopia’s coffee authority is compiling data, but the process is not complete.

— Damian Zane, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026
In practice, that can look like AI pulling together updates from ticketing systems, documentation, source control and incident platforms to give teams a more complete view of progress and risk.

— Joel Burleson-Davis, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of complete

Verb

The dynamic collection was complemented by fabrics engineered to reveal high contrasts in the wash, laser-friendly fabrics and high-performance stretch constructions and sateen.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
Support from the faculty was enthusiastic, and Louise worked closely with professors in many departments to ensure the museum’s exhibitions complemented their classes.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of complemented

Verb

Investigators concluded those underlying allegations were not substantiated.

— Derek James, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
The rap superstar followed up its release with her first headlining arena run, dubbed the Little Miss Drama Tour, which began in February and concluded in April last year.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of concluded

Verb

Some have questioned whether the 76ers can keep all of their stars satisfied this season, but Embiid believes the team can succeed without forcing its stars to make major sacrifices or drastically alter their playing styles.

— Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Snapping open and shut the phone satisfied some deep, restless urge, and the same was true for the rotational flourish of the wrist involved in opening and closing the knife.

— Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 17 Oct. 2026

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