1
as in inferences
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 decisions
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 outcomes
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
all their efforts came to no practical conclusion
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as in endings
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 cessations
the stopping of a process or activity
a bell signaled the conclusion of the event
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Recent Examples of conclusions
That is not to say one approach is better or worse than another; rather, even the most scientific approach might still not provide unequivocal conclusions.
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Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
But Berry did not draw conclusions about whose values were ultimately right.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Other analyses have come to similar conclusions.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Instead of a belief in an all-knowing science, we are faced with the reality that humans are responsible for what is researched, how it is researched and what conclusions are drawn from such research.
—Sara Giordano, The Conversation, 4 Sep. 2025
The team emphasized that more study is needed before drawing firm conclusions.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Healthcare professionals require a clear understanding of how AI forms its conclusions, while patients seek reassurance that human expertise remains the backbone of their care.
—Sanath Chilakala, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Pasricha cautioned against drawing any definitive conclusions just yet, noting the preliminary study’s comparatively small sample size.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2025
In this case, the problem is ethics in the medical profession, as young doctor Andrew Manson (Robert Donat) moves from idealism to disillusionment and back again when faced with ignorant patients who are skeptical of his conclusions, economic hardship, and crooked colleagues.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 25 Aug. 2025
Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
But Berry did not draw conclusions about whose values were ultimately right.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Other analyses have come to similar conclusions.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Instead of a belief in an all-knowing science, we are faced with the reality that humans are responsible for what is researched, how it is researched and what conclusions are drawn from such research.
—Sara Giordano, The Conversation, 4 Sep. 2025
The team emphasized that more study is needed before drawing firm conclusions.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Healthcare professionals require a clear understanding of how AI forms its conclusions, while patients seek reassurance that human expertise remains the backbone of their care.
—Sanath Chilakala, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Pasricha cautioned against drawing any definitive conclusions just yet, noting the preliminary study’s comparatively small sample size.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2025
In this case, the problem is ethics in the medical profession, as young doctor Andrew Manson (Robert Donat) moves from idealism to disillusionment and back again when faced with ignorant patients who are skeptical of his conclusions, economic hardship, and crooked colleagues.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclusions
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In essence, the court approved of what amounted to the INS’s reliance on racial profiling to seize entire workforces without individualized objective facts and rational inferences normally required under the Fourth Amendment for seizures of a person.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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How reliable are the insights, inferences and actions?—
Abakar Saidov,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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As part of the newsroom, all of Everett’s work and coverage decisions are overseen solely by Journal Sentinel editors.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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When inquiring about a networking organization, understanding the differences among the most prominent categories could further inform a business owner’s decisions.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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In sibling-control studies, researchers compare outcomes between siblings in the same family, which helps account for shared genetics and environment.—
Adaira Landry,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The cumulative effect is fewer community judgments and more private, judicial and legislative control over outcomes.—
Richard Lorren Jolly,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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Others are finding elegant endings, like Links Hall, which ceased operations this summer after nearly four decades as a hub for small, experimental performance.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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And perhaps this will be Swift’s most lasting contribution to culture, not her music, or business innovations, but her proof that love stories can have happy endings without requiring women to disappear into them.—
Gemma Allen,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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As many tax practitioners predicted, the IRS is relying on new box codes to address new deductions, like the tip deduction.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Almost immediately, many agencies halted automatic deductions of union dues from employee paychecks, cutting off a critical source of cash flow to the unions.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
1 Sep. 2025
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The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author's and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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On Reddit, users shared mixed opinions about Bella's breed.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Looking toward human use Although the study remains in its early stages, the results suggest a new approach for future therapies.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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French pharmaceutical group Sanofi dropped 10%, with JPMorgan analysts calling results from its latest dermatitis drug study weaker than expected.—
Jenni Reid,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Two streetcars are connected to opposite ends of a single cable, counterbalancing each other.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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Some PAs described performing an array of side jobs to make ends meet while PA-ing, like working as a line cook at a local college, as a brand ambassador and as a staff member at a resort.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Conclusions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conclusions. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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