conclude

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as in to end
to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point a brief reminder of tonight's game concluded the announcements

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How does the verb conclude differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of conclude are close, complete, end, finish, and terminate. While all these words mean "to bring or come to a stopping point or limit," conclude may imply a formal closing (as of a meeting).

the service concluded with a blessing

Where would close be a reasonable alternative to conclude?

While the synonyms close and conclude are close in meaning, close usually implies that something has been in some way open as well as unfinished.

close a debate

When is it sensible to use complete instead of conclude?

The meanings of complete and conclude largely overlap; however, complete implies the removal of all deficiencies or a successful finishing of what has been undertaken.

the resolving of this last issue completes the agreement

When might end be a better fit than conclude?

The synonyms end and conclude are sometimes interchangeable, but end conveys a strong sense of finality.

ended his life

In what contexts can finish take the place of conclude?

The words finish and conclude can be used in similar contexts, but finish may stress completion of a final step in a process.

after it is painted, the house will be finished

When could terminate be used to replace conclude?

In some situations, the words terminate and conclude are roughly equivalent. However, terminate implies the setting of a limit in time or space.

your employment terminates after three months

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of conclude Shaffer and his colleagues have concluded the bird hitched back-to-back rides on a garbage truck, taking advantage of the low-effort form of transportation to reach a destination filled with tasty food scraps. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 July 2025 In his report on Elisa’s death, Dr. Jon Montgomery, the sheriff’s chief medical officer, concluded that jail medical staff had failed badly in their duty. Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2025 The 11-season series premiered in September 2009 and concluded in April 2020, winning a total of 22 Primetime Emmy Awards during its impressive run. Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 13 July 2025 Meanwhile, Hong Kong concluded its stablecoin consultation in early 2025, signaling a shift toward regulatory recognition in Asia. Elizabeth Rossiello, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for conclude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclude
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  • Last year, Kennedy ended his independent bid for president during an Arizona visit and endorsed President Donald Trump.
    Stephanie Murray, AZCentral.com, 22 July 2025
  • Quino ended the strip in 1973 and with his wife, left for Europe.
    Alex Dueben July 21, Literary Hub, 21 July 2025
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  • The toddler stopped crying about 15 minutes after she had been put down for a nap.
    Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
  • The black box stopped recording a few seconds later.
    Clara McMichael, ABC News, 11 July 2025
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  • Horowitz spent decades arranging for Sondheim’s archives to come to the Library of Congress.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 13 July 2025
  • The controversy comes at a time the United States is trying to arrange a ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas.
    Amira El-Fekki‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
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  • Peskov said Putin would need time to analyze Trump's remarks, some of which were directed at him, and to decide whether to comment.
    Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
  • But once Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult) locks Superman (David Corenswet) away in a secret prison in a pocket universe, Terrific decides to help Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan) find Superman.
    Adam B. Vary, Variety, 15 July 2025
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  • The human role is now to understand what to ask the models for the best results, and to iron out the inevitable problems that crop up along the way.
    Billy Perrigo, Time, 15 July 2025
  • With millions of followers across Instagram, TikTok and Substack, the platform is positioned towards helping young people better understand the news, with regular free newsletters and podcasts.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 15 July 2025
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  • Good gaming chops and an intuitive Google TV interface finish the deal for a great buy.
    Simon Hill, Wired News, 11 July 2025
  • The Heat finished 21st in offensive rating last season, ninth in defensive rating.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2025
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  • Nissan Stadium's weather policy states that if lightning strikes within eight miles of the stage, the venue must cease the concert and ask show-goers to shelter in place.
    Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 18 July 2025
  • Parrot Jungle ceased operations in Pinecrest and its birds and staff made the move to Miami with the opening of Jungle Island in 2003.
    Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 18 July 2025
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  • Trump ratcheted up tariffs on Canada as the two sides negotiate a trade deal.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 July 2025
  • Derby has reportedly offered Charlotte FC an $8 million transfer fee, which if accepted, would allow the English club to negotiate with Agyemang on a contract.
    Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2025

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“Conclude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conclude. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.

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