1
as in inference
an opinion arrived at through a process of reasoning
the detective's conclusion that the murderer had to be left-handed
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2
as in decision
a position arrived at after consideration
came to the conclusion that we couldn't go on vacation while the dog was sick
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as in outcome
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
all their efforts came to no practical conclusion
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as in ending
the last part of a process or action
the conclusion of the speech was a national call to arms
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as in cessation
the stopping of a process or activity
a bell signaled the conclusion of the event
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Recent Examples of conclusion
When the results are inconsistent, the conclusion is often that the technology is not ready.
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Jim Johnson, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
But John Healey, a former Senate Republican chief of staff who is now Stewart’s senior adviser, cautioned against jumping to conclusions.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
That was the conclusion of Telsey Advisory Group (TAG) analyst Cristina Fernández.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
This conclusion was a measure of self-preservation.
—Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
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Jim Johnson, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
But John Healey, a former Senate Republican chief of staff who is now Stewart’s senior adviser, cautioned against jumping to conclusions.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
That was the conclusion of Telsey Advisory Group (TAG) analyst Cristina Fernández.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
This conclusion was a measure of self-preservation.
—Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclusion
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This is particularly important at the edge, where a unified foundation that brings together connectivity, sensing and inference with scalable processing and software is key.—
Iri Trashanki,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Sure, there are dystopian shadings in the inference that robots will form their own communities, leaving people behind.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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And Tuesday, Cypress was able to manufacture a run in the seventh to leave him with a no decision.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Parting ways with Morey was ultimately not an easy decision for the 76ers, but Philadelphia’s inability to take the next step in a constantly changing East played a significant role in the organization’s direction.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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As part of the new effort, the parties will work to establish a new standardized process that allows advertisers to connect outcome information to exposure data via a single integration point, which will support more consistent use.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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The way a leader engages people — how trust is built, how alignment is created, how dissent is handled — ultimately determines whether decisions translate into outcomes.—
Ascend Agency,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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There was a sense of endings at St James’ Park; not definitive, not complete, but persuasive, a final home game for Kieran Trippier as a Newcastle player, and a feeble waft of farewell in the colour of claret.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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The only false step in the sketch is the ending, which goes out on a cheap joke.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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Castro Searching for Cubans lost at sea Basulto founded Brothers to the Rescue in 1991 during a crushing economic crisis in Cuba following the fall of the Soviet Union and the cessation of subsidies to the communist island.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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These are intended to offer an appealing alternative smoking cessation product for adults who wish to quit.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The people’s champ might wind up being UFC CEO Dana White, whose letter to the White House, first reported by the Closing Line, could help relieve Congressional gridlock regarding the deduction limit.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
14 May 2026
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And as for the Premier League, there is every chance that Southampton beat Hull, return to the top table in English football, and then the Premier League inherits a scenario where the EFL has issued a points deduction and they are being asked to impose it.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Regardless of the ultimate outcome, neither tech magnate is likely to win in the court of public opinion, said University of California at Berkeley Law School professor Stavros Gadinis.—
Ashley Capoot,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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In that same light, McIlroy, Lowry, or any other player is absolutely entitled to share their opinions of a setup, and outside of an egregious statement, shouldn't take flak.—
Mark Harris OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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As a result, the central government took drastic steps in 2020 to rein in a freewheeling property sector that once accounted for 30% of the country’s economic activity.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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In neighboring Uganda, officials said laboratory results confirmed two cases in the capital of Kampala − including one death − among people traveling from Congo with no apparent link to each other.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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“Conclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conclusion. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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