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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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
JPMorgan Chase and Kpler have reached similar conclusions.
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Anthony Di Paola, Fortune, 2 May 2026
In response, members of the prosecution team attempted to provide more context in public interviews, explaining the ATF's conclusions while noting the defendant was innocent until proven guilty, Ballard wrote.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
But even back in 1976, Professor Lemisch struggled to draw definitive conclusions.
—New York Times, 1 May 2026
The Nuggets were at a loss for sweeping conclusions in the aftermath of a humbling Game 6.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
Haddy challenged some of the referee’s findings and conclusions and sought a legal suspension as an alternative to disbarment.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026
Earlier state audits in 2019 and 2021 reached similar conclusions.
—Kerri J. Malloy, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
Refrain from jumping to conclusions.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Two sweeping conclusions—one short-term, one longer—have become clear, experts in defense, diplomacy, business, and economics told us.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 2026
Anthony Di Paola, Fortune, 2 May 2026
In response, members of the prosecution team attempted to provide more context in public interviews, explaining the ATF's conclusions while noting the defendant was innocent until proven guilty, Ballard wrote.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
But even back in 1976, Professor Lemisch struggled to draw definitive conclusions.
—New York Times, 1 May 2026
The Nuggets were at a loss for sweeping conclusions in the aftermath of a humbling Game 6.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
Haddy challenged some of the referee’s findings and conclusions and sought a legal suspension as an alternative to disbarment.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026
Earlier state audits in 2019 and 2021 reached similar conclusions.
—Kerri J. Malloy, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
Refrain from jumping to conclusions.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Two sweeping conclusions—one short-term, one longer—have become clear, experts in defense, diplomacy, business, and economics told us.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclusions
Noun
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Most of the inferences in that profile were wrong.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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But a close reading of the filing encouraged certain inferences.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Later, the Moon squares Mars in Aries, which can make decisions feel rushed.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
7 May 2026
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Through the daily rhythms of an urban hospital’s emergency ward and clinics, HOSPITAL reveals the intricate systems, urgent decisions, and human encounters at the heart of modern medicine.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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Playoff series are the epitome of small sample sizes, which is why making sport-changing decisions based on those outcomes makes little sense.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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In 1969, the chaos theory founder Edward Lorenz articulated the Butterfly Effect, in which a single, small action in one area can lead to broader, unexpected outcomes in others.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
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Without giving too much away about the endings of Caveat and Oddity, McCarthy (like Ohm) leans toward the bleak and open-ended.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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These periods tend to bring sudden news, endings, breakthroughs or a turning point.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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Temporary cessations of hostility, but no permanent closing of the moral and social divide between debtor and creditor, and no giving up on the thought that some lives matter more than others.—
Henry Freedland,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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The foundation also wants to adjust that trigger amount annually for inflation and allow deductions of certain revenues, all to reflect the escalating costs of staging a world-class marathon, spokeswoman Meg Treat said.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Specifically, the cap for deductions for state and local taxes (SALT) increased to $40,000 for 2025 from $10,000 the year before.—
Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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Even fifty years later, my mom has iconic looks and lots of opinions, especially when packing for a vacation.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, or its parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Jeff Kilburg,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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The results of a toxicological examination are still pending, Bavarian police said.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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But just like MomTok admits, switching things up on occasion can make for interesting results.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Conclusions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conclusions. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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