1
as in inference
an opinion arrived at through a process of reasoning
the detective's conclusion that the murderer had to be left-handed
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2
as in decision
a position arrived at after consideration
came to the conclusion that we couldn't go on vacation while the dog was sick
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as in outcome
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
all their efforts came to no practical conclusion
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as in ending
the last part of a process or action
the conclusion of the speech was a national call to arms
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as in cessation
the stopping of a process or activity
a bell signaled the conclusion of the event
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Recent Examples of conclusion
The news confirms earlier speculation surrounding the conclusion of a case last week when a federal judge in Manhattan sentenced former Southern Baptist pastor and seminary professor Matt Queen, who pleaded guilty to lying to federal authorities.
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Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Community leaders are urging people to remain calm and not jump to conclusions after the tragic killing of a Hamilton County deputy after a Black teen was shot by Cincinnati police during a pursuit.
—Randy Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Soon, Ford's Louisville Assembly Plant will prepare to produce an electric vehicle product after the Lincoln Corsair and Ford Escape lifecycle comes to a conclusion at the end of this year.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
That said, this bit felt like a very important emotional conclusion, that real change had finally been achieved between these two characters.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 23 June 2025
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Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Community leaders are urging people to remain calm and not jump to conclusions after the tragic killing of a Hamilton County deputy after a Black teen was shot by Cincinnati police during a pursuit.
—Randy Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Soon, Ford's Louisville Assembly Plant will prepare to produce an electric vehicle product after the Lincoln Corsair and Ford Escape lifecycle comes to a conclusion at the end of this year.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
That said, this bit felt like a very important emotional conclusion, that real change had finally been achieved between these two characters.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclusion
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This efficiency reduces inference latency by 2.2-2.5x compared to larger models like Alibaba’s Qwen3-A22B, according to posts on X and Tencent’s technical reports.—
Sol Rashidi,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The clear inference is that Nike didn’t want to establish a precedent for other women athletes in its stable.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
22 June 2025
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The parliamentarian's initial decisions mean Republicans have yanked out efforts to curb environmental regulations; restrict federal judges' powers; bulk up immigration enforcement; and cut funding from a consumer protection agency.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
29 June 2025
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Toward the end of our conversation, Victor touched on a recent decision to start moving in and out of pronouns.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
29 June 2025
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Research links religion to positive outcomes after disasters, as engaging in faith helps people make sense of what's just happened.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
8 July 2025
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That has taught me that presence matters more than the duration of an interaction—even minutes can lead to life-changing outcomes.—
Dr. Eric George,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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That ending is the most important scene and is very much in direct contact with the overarching theme that penetrates all three seasons.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
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In addition, the Squid Game Season 3 ending certainly seems to allude to the format going international.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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After several days of intense fighting, a cessation of hostilities was announced, with Trump taking credit.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2025
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Two likely causes are an increase in food availability due to the recent wet winters (more rain leads to more plants and seeds, which lead to healthy rodent populations), and a cessation of the distemper epidemic that has decimated the populations of these animals in the Bay Area in recent years.—
Alison Hermance,
Mercury News,
17 June 2025
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Long-term tax certainty: Permanent deductions and higher expensing limits provide stability for business planning and investment.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
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Tax cuts Trump introduced in 2017 would be made permanent, while state and local tax deductions would increase from $10,000 to $40,000—primarily benefiting those living in high-tax states.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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With federal routes closing, pharmaceutical companies focused on shaping public opinion and state-level regulations.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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In today’s opinions newsletter: Behind the scenes with our opinions team.—
Joanna Allhands,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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The result is abundant natural light and views of the grounds beyond the home.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2025
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The state police and Correction and Community Services’ Office of Special Investigations probes any in-custody death that isn’t the result of natural causes, Whittaker said.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2025
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“Conclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conclusion. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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