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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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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5
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
Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 11 June 2026
The House narrowly voted yesterday to allocate roughly $70 billion to the Department of Homeland Security for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol, concluding a 115-day standoff over immigration policy.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 June 2026
Offseason program wrap With the Dolphins concluding their offseason workout program this week, Hafley assessed the state of his team.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 9 June 2026
Netflix officially announced that the hit series is concluding after this final chapter, with the cast and crew currently in production to wrap up Emily Cooper’s marketing and romantic adventures.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
It will be needed in order for the team to go beyond its first three games, starting with World Cup opener on June 13 against Scotland in Boston before facing Brazil on June 19 in Philadelphia and concluding group play on June 24 against Morocco in Atlanta.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
Terry Bollea — known professionally as Hulk Hogan — died of natural causes, according to a report released Friday by the Clearwater Police Department, concluding its investigation into the July 2025 death of the legendary pro wrestler.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 6 June 2026
Digwa was sentenced to life in prison on Monday, concluding a case that the far-right has co-opted for its false narrative that British institutions, including the police, are biased against White Britons.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Federal investigators said their review uncovered broader violations, concluding the district also allowed male students to access female-only facilities and compete on girls' teams.
—Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
Verb
The authors disagreed with that earlier assessment, concluding that the bone marks were more consistent with whittling using a sharp implement.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 11 June 2026
The House narrowly voted yesterday to allocate roughly $70 billion to the Department of Homeland Security for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol, concluding a 115-day standoff over immigration policy.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 June 2026
Offseason program wrap With the Dolphins concluding their offseason workout program this week, Hafley assessed the state of his team.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 9 June 2026
Netflix officially announced that the hit series is concluding after this final chapter, with the cast and crew currently in production to wrap up Emily Cooper’s marketing and romantic adventures.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
It will be needed in order for the team to go beyond its first three games, starting with World Cup opener on June 13 against Scotland in Boston before facing Brazil on June 19 in Philadelphia and concluding group play on June 24 against Morocco in Atlanta.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
Terry Bollea — known professionally as Hulk Hogan — died of natural causes, according to a report released Friday by the Clearwater Police Department, concluding its investigation into the July 2025 death of the legendary pro wrestler.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 6 June 2026
Digwa was sentenced to life in prison on Monday, concluding a case that the far-right has co-opted for its false narrative that British institutions, including the police, are biased against White Britons.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Federal investigators said their review uncovered broader violations, concluding the district also allowed male students to access female-only facilities and compete on girls' teams.
—Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concluding
Adjective
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Led by a barrage of buckets from Williams and Salaün, the Valkyries took a 66-53 lead going into the final 10 minutes.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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Wait for 30 minutes after the final lightning or thunder before heading outside again.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Before ending his career, Tanter witnessed another Laker capture the all-time scoring record as James eclipsed Abdul-Jabbar's 38,287 points.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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In 2003, Roy Horn was attacked by a white Bengal tiger during a Siegfried & Roy show, leaving him partially paralyzed and ending the long-running act.—
Dan Snierson,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Fans can also pick up souvenir maps when stopping at the attraction this summer.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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Things to do along the Little Parkway Southern Living recommends stopping at several of the High Country’s most popular attractions, including Grandfather Mountain, where visitors can cross the Mile High Swinging Bridge, explore the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery and access nearby trails.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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Their concierge team also is available to assist with arranging private airport transfers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Shavers suggests arranging an annual check.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
9 June 2026
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The administration quickly faced several lawsuits, and the Supreme Court is deciding one of those cases right now.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Congress’s most important job is deciding how federal money is spent.—
Jarrell Dillard,
Washington Post,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Adoring the outcome means deriving joy from seeing the success of others.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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But deriving a unified theory of volcanism will require a geologic Manhattan Project.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 May 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
Verb
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Brind’Amour played in only one NHL All-Star Game, received Hart Trophy votes in only one season (2005-06, finishing 10th), and hit the 80-point mark just four times.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Few things feel as satisfying as a cold drink of water after mowing the lawn on a hot afternoon, finishing a tough workout or waking up thirsty in the middle of the night.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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“Concluding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concluding. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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