as in finished
brought or having come to an end
with another recently concluded fiscal year behind us, we are now ready to face new challenges
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as in ended
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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as in stopped
to come to an end
the concert concluded late in the evening
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as in arranged
to bring about through discussion and compromise
concluded an economic agreement among the world's leading industrial nations
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as in decided
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
he concluded that the reprimand could wait until later
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as in derived
to form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information
concluded that only the murderer could possibly have known that information
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Recent Examples of concluded
Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
The first project – converting the former Sedgefield Elementary into a Montessori program for pre-K through 6th grade – concluded in August.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
In these and other cases, districts concluded the incidents did not amount to antisemitism or discrimination — rulings the state disagreed with, saying educators had not complied with state requirements and had violated anti-discrimination law.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
When 2025 concluded with Ferrari going winless in grand prix contests for the first time since 2021, Vasseur was candid about its need to improve.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
The court concluded McDoniel had asserted a valid claim.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
Previous testimony in December 2025 by the deputy fire chief of the Troy Fire Department concluded that the explosion that killed 5-year-old Thomas Cooper could have been avoided, citing static electricity as the cause.
—Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
In three full seasons since that postseason run – which concluded quickly as a result of a crushing 34-11 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the wild-card round – Murray has failed to post a winning season as a starter.
—Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
Salt-n-Pepa also joined in, and the group of artists concluded the set with a call-and-response moment alongside the crowd, encouraging everyone to scream along.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 9 Nov. 2025
Verb
Both concluded the same year, after which McHale played Tad O'Malley on The X-Files reboot.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
The first project – converting the former Sedgefield Elementary into a Montessori program for pre-K through 6th grade – concluded in August.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
In these and other cases, districts concluded the incidents did not amount to antisemitism or discrimination — rulings the state disagreed with, saying educators had not complied with state requirements and had violated anti-discrimination law.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
When 2025 concluded with Ferrari going winless in grand prix contests for the first time since 2021, Vasseur was candid about its need to improve.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
The court concluded McDoniel had asserted a valid claim.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
Previous testimony in December 2025 by the deputy fire chief of the Troy Fire Department concluded that the explosion that killed 5-year-old Thomas Cooper could have been avoided, citing static electricity as the cause.
—Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
In three full seasons since that postseason run – which concluded quickly as a result of a crushing 34-11 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the wild-card round – Murray has failed to post a winning season as a starter.
—Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
Salt-n-Pepa also joined in, and the group of artists concluded the set with a call-and-response moment alongside the crowd, encouraging everyone to scream along.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 9 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concluded
Adjective
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To Extend Thinking, Not Replace It Rather than relying on AI to generate finished answers, professionals who use it well treat it as a tool for examining their own thinking.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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And the finished product is going over well with students.—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The chase ended when the vehicle broke down near Buena Vista Road and Westside Boulevard.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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All six of his title fights under the WSOF banner ended by knockout.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Ross, who was one of several federal agents involved in the arrest, initially drew his service weapon, but holstered the gun after Muñoz-Guatemala stopped his car and raised his hands, according to the affidavit.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Braddy stopped the car, got Quantisha back inside, and put Shandelle in the trunk, before driving for 30 to 45 minutes.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Afterward, Ruis stripped Yates’ body and arranged it to resemble Jesus’ crucifixion.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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The dealer the men had allegedly arranged to meet with was working undercover for the FBI.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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After a few minutes, Ricky decided to go back to their grandparents’ home, about two blocks away.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Whichever producer decided to make this the first award of the night, good job.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The body was composed of material derived from soybeans, wheat and corn, which allegedly made it 30% lighter than the traditional metal cars at the time.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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At the core of this approach is a carbon shell derived from covalent organic frameworks (COFs).—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Owner Jason Boso fixed that, infusing $2 million into the 10-year-old bar on better bathrooms, a covered section of the patio and a re-done kitchen.—
Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas News,
3 Apr. 2023
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Through a partnership with ALX, more than 40,000 learners across the continent have completed CFI training, gaining job-ready skills that support workforce development and regional economic growth.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The group completed South Korea's mandatory military service in 2025, allowing all seven members to return to full group promotions.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Concluded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concluded. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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