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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3
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
What this means is the data is likely too noisy — or the signal too weak — to draw definitive conclusions.
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Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 1 May 2025
The deal included one million shares of company stock that fully vested in 2016 at the conclusion of Turner’s endorsement obligations.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2025
This is the conclusion of an international team of researchers led from New York's Columbia University, which reveals a new birthplace for some of the universe's rarest elements.
—Ian Randall, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
In May 2024, the series was renewed for a seventh season, consisting of six episodes, to give a fitting conclusion to The Conners.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 1 May 2025
The deal included one million shares of company stock that fully vested in 2016 at the conclusion of Turner’s endorsement obligations.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2025
This is the conclusion of an international team of researchers led from New York's Columbia University, which reveals a new birthplace for some of the universe's rarest elements.
—Ian Randall, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
In May 2024, the series was renewed for a seventh season, consisting of six episodes, to give a fitting conclusion to The Conners.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclusion
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This methodology could significantly lower computing costs further during pre-training and facilitate enhanced inference performance.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The Fresno County Superior Court ruled deputies violated the Bane Act, a civil code meant to protect against threats, intimidation, an inference of threat or coercion.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article 5 min Sheryl Crow opened up about her decision to leave Los Angeles behind to start a new chapter of her life in Tennessee.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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The Lovers arrive to suggest that a key relationship or decision will take center stage this month.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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Polis also highlighted a unique concern: the CAIA deviates from traditional discrimination frameworks by prohibiting all discriminatory outcomes from AI systems, regardless of intent.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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And while ear piercing is generally safe, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) lists several adverse outcomes to improper piercing and piercing care, such as infection at the piercing site, bloodstream infections, allergic reactions, cuts and tears, and keloid formation.—
Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
9 May 2025
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In a letter addressed to Bisignano, a group of GOP representatives said they were concerned regarding SSA staffing cuts and the ending of office leases.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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The ending isn’t a surprise—Alonso eventually re-signed with the Mets.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
8 May 2025
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Some frontline positions may be in the middle of fierce clashes when this order comes through, and a cessation of this nature likely requires days of preparation and readiness.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2025
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According to a report from the Center for Strategic and International Studies, if China’s trade controls result in a cessation of such exports, the U.S. won’t be able to fill the gap — and this could threaten Washington’s military capabilities.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2025
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However, this data doesn’t reflect how much income was subject to top rates or the value of standard and itemized deductions during these periods, the organization noted.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
9 May 2025
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Workers couldn’t deduct more than $25,000 in tips, and those making more than $160,000 would lose the deduction entirely.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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The opinions expressed in this article are not intended to replace any professional or expert accounting and/or tax advice whatsoever.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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And the 69-year-old Leo has a trail of social media posts promoting opinion articles critical of Vice President JD Vance ‒ one as recent as April 14 ‒ over Vance's interpretation of Scripture and his position on immigration.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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The result is a string of entrepreneurial successes that continues to reverberate across some of the most critical areas of the 21st-century business landscape.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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The result was free publicity for Novo Nordisk, the Danish pharmaceutical giant behind Ozempic and Wegovy.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Conclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conclusion. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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