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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3
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
Monday night is the perfect conclusion.
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Chilekasi Adele, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
With Rush, that dynamic expands outward, inviting viewers to draw their own conclusions of what deserves to be present or absent.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Jan. 2026
Just days after the conclusion of another dismal season, the Jets began reaching out to candidates for their vacant defensive coordinator role.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Many Democrats have slammed the administration's conclusions, arguing that the video does not appear to show the woman trying to hit officers.
—Maggie Vespa, NBC news, 8 Jan. 2026
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Chilekasi Adele, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
With Rush, that dynamic expands outward, inviting viewers to draw their own conclusions of what deserves to be present or absent.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Jan. 2026
Just days after the conclusion of another dismal season, the Jets began reaching out to candidates for their vacant defensive coordinator role.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Many Democrats have slammed the administration's conclusions, arguing that the video does not appear to show the woman trying to hit officers.
—Maggie Vespa, NBC news, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclusion
Noun
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While our ape ancestors might well have been consuming naturally fermented alcohol for millions of years, only humans, with our powers of logical inference, have been able to refine the process.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
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Our work also helps explain how people make what psychologists call compensatory inferences.—
Jaclyn L. Tanenbaum,
Fortune,
6 Jan. 2026
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The prose looks polished, charts look clean, and a single percentage point buried in the model quietly pushes the decision in a different direction.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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His reckless decision to escalate the aggression and number of immigration agents is a causal factor, regardless of the outcome of an investigation into this tragic death.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The risk of an attack had ebbed, but the outcome would ultimately depend on a meeting between the two leaders.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
15 Jan. 2026
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Creative expression as a path to healing Art therapy offers a similar reset, focusing on expression rather than outcomes.—
Nicole Nielsen,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Reigning semifinalist Westwood is a strong candidate for a better ending, too, returning most of its lineup.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Despite Powell's term as chairman ending, his position as a member of the Fed's Board of Governors doesn’t expire until 2028, NBC News noted.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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University of Oxford researchers assessed a range of clinical trials as well as Medline, Embase, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Cochrane and Web of Science databases, with a focus on what happened after cessation of treatment regarding adults who were overweight or obese.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Jan. 2026
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Most of the complexes also include unusual amenities like on-site child care, smoking cessation classes, areas for on-site food cultivation, English classes, advice for job searches and help securing a high school diploma.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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The deduction gradually phases out for individuals earning more than $150,000 ($300,000 for joint filers) and is set to expire after the 2028 tax year.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Jan. 2026
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Most know about major tax provisions that affect them directly, like no tax on tips and overtime, or the extra senior deduction, but didn’t pay attention to corporate changes.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
14 Jan. 2026
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But Jennings' liberal attitude toward the airing of his opinions, regardless of their content, almost cost him the job.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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Lawmakers critical of the military action argue the rationale in the opinion is inadequate for the situation and have demanded that it be made public.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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This move risks dangerous results from the military and security establishment in the country, as well as the substantial Cuban contingent working in the security sphere.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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According to Fox 5, citing a flight expert, the unusual incident may not have been the result of a hard landing, but a possible malfunction in the aircraft’s automatic braking system.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Conclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conclusion. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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