1
as in ends
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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2
as in stops
to come to an end
the concert concluded late in the evening
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3
as in arranges
to bring about through discussion and compromise
concluded an economic agreement among the world's leading industrial nations
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as in chooses
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
he concluded that the reprimand could wait until later
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5
as in derives
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 concludes
When the investigation concludes, the DA's office will present the findings to a grand jury to determine whether charges will be filed.
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Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
The three major indexes are still all tracking to end the month — which concludes with today’s closing bell — in the green.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Well, in a shrewd bit of scheduling, just as its fifth series concludes, Apple TV is premiering yet another Mick Herron adaptation centered around the bumbling inner workings of British government, starring an Oscar-winning national treasure to boot.
—Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2025
Once her slate of performances at MSG concludes, Carpenter will have less than a month left on her sprawling Short n’ Sweet Tour.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025
Both bills were introduced in July, but so far neither has received a vote — and won’t until at least after the ongoing federal government shutdown concludes.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 30 Oct. 2025
Stray Arrows • The episode concludes by introducing Leo Bonhart, a major new villain played by District 9’s Sharlto Copley, who (surprise, surprise) also wants to find Ciri.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
The last time The Boys released a new episode was on July 18, 2024, and fans are anxious to find out how the saga concludes.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
Week 8 of the NFL season concludes with the Washington Commanders visiting the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
The three major indexes are still all tracking to end the month — which concludes with today’s closing bell — in the green.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Well, in a shrewd bit of scheduling, just as its fifth series concludes, Apple TV is premiering yet another Mick Herron adaptation centered around the bumbling inner workings of British government, starring an Oscar-winning national treasure to boot.
—Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2025
Once her slate of performances at MSG concludes, Carpenter will have less than a month left on her sprawling Short n’ Sweet Tour.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025
Both bills were introduced in July, but so far neither has received a vote — and won’t until at least after the ongoing federal government shutdown concludes.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 30 Oct. 2025
Stray Arrows • The episode concludes by introducing Leo Bonhart, a major new villain played by District 9’s Sharlto Copley, who (surprise, surprise) also wants to find Ciri.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
The last time The Boys released a new episode was on July 18, 2024, and fans are anxious to find out how the saga concludes.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
Week 8 of the NFL season concludes with the Washington Commanders visiting the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concludes
Verb
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But Duffy said air traffic controllers probably wouldn’t return to work right away, even if the shutdown ends.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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From arts and history to beaches and boardwalks, these four coastal towns are worth a visit after the busy season ends.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The elevator stops at each floor and a new ghostly guest arrives offering some insight into Will’s plan.—
Amber McBride,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Some gardeners choose to pinch those old flowers away every day to enhance the look of their plants, while others decide to wait until the entire flower scape stops blooming to cut the scape stem down to the soil line.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Financial compatibility is a necessity, but a partner who arranges things and therefore shows effort is vital.—
Essence,
Essence,
8 Oct. 2025
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An employee arranges a salad dressing display at an Amazon Fresh grocery store on December 12, 2024 in Federal Way, Washington.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Stocked with 24 whole-leaf teas that beckon to be opened and enjoyed each day of December before Christmas, the set itself doubles as an objet d’art that will beautify the kitchen, bedroom, or wherever else its recipient chooses to park it for the month.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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That rigidity probably explains why Gospodinov chooses, against all evidence, to call the book a novel.—
James Wood,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The cold frost on the grass gives beavers the signal to build their dams before the ground freezes, which is where the Beaver Moon name derives from.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
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Dilate — live long Phobia of the week Salhainophobia — fear of Halloween (the name derives from Samhain, an ancient Celtic festival marking the end of the harvest season.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams will take part in a showdown this Sunday at Levi's Stadium that could possibly end up deciding who finishes first in the NFC West.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Everyone who finishes the test will get 100% correct.—
Emery Petchauer,
The Conversation,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Both are widely respected, but Sky News has been loss-making for years and its current funding guarantee from Comcast — one of the stipulations of the 2018 deal — expires in 2028.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
8 Nov. 2025
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The current deal expires on May 1, 2026.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Kara Bachman is the executive director of the Chicago Sports Commission, the body that hosted the welcome reception and which regularly negotiates to bring high-profile events to Chicago.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Rather than dictating rates to providers, Unity negotiates reimbursements tied to Medicare benchmarks.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Concludes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concludes. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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