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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A native of Otisville, New York, Walker made his big league debut with the Mets in May 2023, the conclusion of a long professional journey that began in 2017.
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Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Three recent major episodes support this conclusion.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2025
The pair are also still working on Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, the conclusion to Sony's animated Spider-Verse trilogy, which was originally scheduled to release in theaters in 2024.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 20 Aug. 2025
First, the filmmakers cannot (though not for lack of trying) come to a satisfying conclusion.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 20 Aug. 2025
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Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Three recent major episodes support this conclusion.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2025
The pair are also still working on Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, the conclusion to Sony's animated Spider-Verse trilogy, which was originally scheduled to release in theaters in 2024.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 20 Aug. 2025
First, the filmmakers cannot (though not for lack of trying) come to a satisfying conclusion.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclusion
Noun
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Neural latency, signal noise, and the scalability of neuron training also present hurdles for real-time AI inference.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
9 Aug. 2025
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That gap has created growing interest in a more accessible approach: AI inference.—
Andre Reitenbach,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Two Fed governors opposed last week’s decision to hold interest rates steady, the first multiple dissent since 1993.—
Bill Dudley,
Twin Cities,
16 Aug. 2025
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Soil testing can help growers make informed decisions about fertilizer application, soil amendments, and soil health.—
Nora Doonan,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
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The attorney said that Ragan is relieved with the outcome of the case and wants to put the incident behind him.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
26 Aug. 2025
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To maximize impact, treat them as strategic partners, pair them with internal champions, include them in key conversations and set clear, measurable outcomes.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Their fairy-tale ending might not be so happy after all.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Arguably its symbolic ending following the end of the Berlin Wall was one of the defining moments of that century.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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The delivery backlog was exacerbated by the cessation of air travel early in the pandemic and the multiple production stoppages driven by Boeing’s safety and quality issues.—
Jerrold Lundquist,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Lifestyle changes: Depending on your symptoms, your treatment plan may include smoking cessation, supplemental vitamins, and/or a low-salt, low-protein diet.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
12 Aug. 2025
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So the taxpayers in CFM lost their deduction, but what about penalties?—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Part of that is due to the increase in the standard deduction for those age 65 and older from 2025 through 2028.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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Grant did not provide an opinion on what may have caused Nguyen to crash.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
25 Aug. 2025
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Have an opinion on driving barefoot or other driving habits?—
Georgea Kovanis,
Freep.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Padres relievers had the better game, but the Kershaw-Vásquez result was a two-run deficit.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Aug. 2025
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The market share numbers aren’t just the result of user preferences.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Conclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conclusion. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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