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
The question looms large, and forthcoming observations may yet alter our best conclusions thus far.
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Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 3 Oct. 2025
The authors reached their conclusions after analyzing data from the Trøndelag Health Study.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Oct. 2025
Those conclusions were laid out in an intelligence assessment from March 2023 produced by seven unnamed intelligence agencies.
—Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Metro Public Works, the city department over solid waste management, also had not arrived at any conclusions yet.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
The authors acknowledged several limitations that hinder precise conclusions about bacterial prevalence in ancient mammoth populations.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2025
There’s a frustration with the status quo, and a concern about how the future will view us, that drives both films, and that Mendonça Filho maneuvers to visceral, poignant conclusions.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
But Berners-Lee’s vision of reasoning machines, drawing conclusions from trustworthy data freely shared by individuals, never came to pass.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
New America researchers arrived at similar conclusions when studying congressional districts.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 26 Sep. 2025
Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 3 Oct. 2025
The authors reached their conclusions after analyzing data from the Trøndelag Health Study.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Oct. 2025
Those conclusions were laid out in an intelligence assessment from March 2023 produced by seven unnamed intelligence agencies.
—Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Metro Public Works, the city department over solid waste management, also had not arrived at any conclusions yet.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
The authors acknowledged several limitations that hinder precise conclusions about bacterial prevalence in ancient mammoth populations.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2025
There’s a frustration with the status quo, and a concern about how the future will view us, that drives both films, and that Mendonça Filho maneuvers to visceral, poignant conclusions.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
But Berners-Lee’s vision of reasoning machines, drawing conclusions from trustworthy data freely shared by individuals, never came to pass.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
New America researchers arrived at similar conclusions when studying congressional districts.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclusions
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These sections have some interesting inferences on how AI functions based on its programming and training material.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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These include types of social intelligence, such as the ability to make psychological inferences, and types of physical intelligence, such as an understanding of causal relations between objects and forces or the ability to coordinate a body in an environment.—
Matthew Hutson,
IEEE Spectrum,
22 Sep. 2025
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Johnson has vehemently denied that the Epstein files are influencing his scheduling decisions.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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Scammers use sophisticated tactics that prey on the vulnerabilities of older adults, inciting panic and inducing isolation so that individuals make decisions alone and quickly.—
Madhusree Mukerjee,
Scientific American,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Global Vaccine Data Network project was designed to study both, as well as other outcomes, Black said.—
Meg Tirrell,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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But an orientation toward the future can boost your networking outcomes by 12%.—
Sarah Maokosy,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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Season 27, episode 2 of the crime procedural featured distinct endings on NBC and on Peacock, and neither platform featured the footage that was broadcast on the other in the show's closing moments.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
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Week 4 of the NFL season saw a number of endings, two of which were season ending.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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However, states don't offer tax deductions for contributions made to taxable brokerage accounts.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
25 Sep. 2025
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Your ability to claim some deductions, like medical expenses, depends a great deal on your AGI.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
23 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,
7 Oct. 2025
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Other than that, the opinions vary.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Smart nutrition management all through the season always works better than trying to achieve stunning results with last minute fertilizer fixes.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Researchers, meanwhile, have studied the feasibility of retrofitting certain mid-range jets (like the Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320, ATR 72, and Embraer 190) with windowless designs and have reported some promising results.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
2 Oct. 2025
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And for a subtle mix of colors, choose dahlias of the same gradient—dahlias with purple centers and white tips are common, as are fiery red dahlias that turn yellow at the ends of their petals.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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Marner, like Eichel, is an all-around threat who can be counted on to go head-to-head with the opponent’s best in all situations on both ends of the ice.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Conclusions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conclusions. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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