as in final
following all others of the same kind in order or time
the concluding statement will be read by the secretary
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1
as in ending
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 stopping
to come to an end
the concert concluded late in the evening
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3
as in arranging
to bring about through discussion and compromise
concluded an economic agreement among the world's leading industrial nations
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as in deciding
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 deriving
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 concluding
Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2026
Patrick O’Rourke, who represented Children’s Hospital Colorado, countered that Eckhart was right in determining the harm to the hospital outweighs the plaintiffs’ loss of care, but made a mistake in concluding the decision to stop the care was likely discrimination.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
Detectives with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation within minutes, reviewing surveillance footage, interviewing witnesses and collecting evidence before concluding no assault had occurred.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
When a neutral panel chair issued his recommendations on March 30, the independent report cautioned against relying on reserves or uncertain future funding to support permanent salary commitments, concluding that doing so could jeopardize the district’s long-term financial stability.
—Marc Joffe, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026
This Knicks team is not the same as the one that won over the hearts of fans during two consecutive 50-win seasons concluding Thibodeau’s MSG tenure.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
Golden State hosts the Lakers on Thursday for the team’s final regular-season game at Chase Center, and then faces the Kings in Sacramento again on Friday before concluding the season in Inglewood against the Clippers on Sunday.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
In an unprecedented move, the board sustained allegations of criminal negligence against two deputies — identified as Deputy 3 and Deputy 1 — concluding that both failed to respond to clear signs that Patton needed medical attention.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
The Office of Community Safety has closed eight of them, concluding no discipline is necessary.
—Conor Wight, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Verb
In November 2024, the justices reversed a Court of Appeals decision and remanded the case back to Dakota County District Court for a new trial, concluding that jurors should have heard instructions on Baker’s claim of self-defense and defense of others.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2026
Patrick O’Rourke, who represented Children’s Hospital Colorado, countered that Eckhart was right in determining the harm to the hospital outweighs the plaintiffs’ loss of care, but made a mistake in concluding the decision to stop the care was likely discrimination.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
Detectives with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation within minutes, reviewing surveillance footage, interviewing witnesses and collecting evidence before concluding no assault had occurred.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
When a neutral panel chair issued his recommendations on March 30, the independent report cautioned against relying on reserves or uncertain future funding to support permanent salary commitments, concluding that doing so could jeopardize the district’s long-term financial stability.
—Marc Joffe, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026
This Knicks team is not the same as the one that won over the hearts of fans during two consecutive 50-win seasons concluding Thibodeau’s MSG tenure.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
Golden State hosts the Lakers on Thursday for the team’s final regular-season game at Chase Center, and then faces the Kings in Sacramento again on Friday before concluding the season in Inglewood against the Clippers on Sunday.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
In an unprecedented move, the board sustained allegations of criminal negligence against two deputies — identified as Deputy 3 and Deputy 1 — concluding that both failed to respond to clear signs that Patton needed medical attention.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
The Office of Community Safety has closed eight of them, concluding no discipline is necessary.
—Conor Wight, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concluding
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His final line was stellar, with two hits and one walk allowed over eight shutout innings with four strikeouts.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
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The Lightning and Panthers were tied 1-1 going into the final minute of the first period of Game 1 last season before Sam Reinhart scored the first of four straight Florida goals with 45 seconds left in the period.—
Eduardo A. Encina,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Apr. 2026
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Fresh from a marathon trip to Pakistan that failed to reach a deal for ending the war with Iran, Vice President JD Vance jetted to this Georgia college town for a campus tour organized by the conservative powerhouse Turning Point USA.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The administration says ending Tehran's nuclear program is one of its key goals in the war with Iran.—
Tucker Reals,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Meghan, 44, and Harry, 41, skipped a traditional airport photo op, instead departing in a convoy of vehicles without stopping to pose for the press.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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But with the brief resurgence of the run game, the run-stopping, athletic inside linebacker is a bit more crucial.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
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But these three high school students aren't arranging bouquets in a floral shop.—
Bo Evans,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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In the city center, the five-star boutique Anthology of Athens by the award-winning Elastic Architects has been arranging secluded luxury stays steps from the Acropolis since late 2024.—
Yulia Denisyuk,
Robb Report,
16 Apr. 2026
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If something feels off, pause, step away, and check the details before deciding.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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In 2025, Canada canceled its popular annual showcase, after deciding that hostile policies made the risks not worth the rewards.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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On Thursday, a jury found Geisy Rodriguez Brito, 33, of Royal Palm Beach, guilty of human trafficking and unlawful use of a two-way communications device but not guilty of deriving support from the proceeds of prostitution or witness tampering.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
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The very legitimacy of deriving general principles from the particulars of experience can never be established from experience without already having the principle in hand.—
Christopher Beha,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The video is the latest in a lengthy stream of controversies the probation department has faced in recent years.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2023
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The shooting happened the day before the fifth anniversary of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting that killed 17 and is the latest in what has become a deadly new year in the U.S.—
Joey Cappelletti and Mike Householder,
Anchorage Daily News,
15 Feb. 2023
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New Zealand's finishing let it down on numerous occasions, notably when Jackson missed an open goal in the 51st minute.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Alex Vesia struck out the side in the ninth for his second save, finishing a game that breezed by in 2 hours, 3 minutes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Concluding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concluding. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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