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 farm’s owners disputed the CFIA’s conclusions, arguing that the ostriches that survived the flu might offer disease-fighting antibodies for research – an idea that Kennedy endorsed in his letter to the CFIA in May after meeting with Canadian officials.
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Max Saltman, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Admittedly, this study has a restricted scope and much more research is needed before conclusions can be drawn.
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
One of his conclusions after all that government service was that Congress had scraped too much power away from the presidency after the fiasco of Vietnam and scandal of Watergate.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
At best, all of his perhapses and could have beens will lead to unexpected, thought-provoking conclusions.
—Isaac Butler, The Atlantic, 3 Nov. 2025
The world is watching this and the other exhibits of a superpower going off the rails—and drawing conclusions.
—Dan Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
The completeness of the new skeleton provided Zanno with the ideal specimen to test these long-standing conclusions.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 30 Oct. 2025
The surveys often come to very different conclusions.
—Jimmy Wales, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
The jury has heard from 15 witnesses, including Grayson, Farley, other Sangamon County deputies and supervisors, crime scene investigators, and expert law enforcement witnesses with conflicting conclusions about whether Grayson’s actions were warranted.
—Selina Guevara, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2025
Max Saltman, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Admittedly, this study has a restricted scope and much more research is needed before conclusions can be drawn.
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
One of his conclusions after all that government service was that Congress had scraped too much power away from the presidency after the fiasco of Vietnam and scandal of Watergate.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
At best, all of his perhapses and could have beens will lead to unexpected, thought-provoking conclusions.
—Isaac Butler, The Atlantic, 3 Nov. 2025
The world is watching this and the other exhibits of a superpower going off the rails—and drawing conclusions.
—Dan Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
The completeness of the new skeleton provided Zanno with the ideal specimen to test these long-standing conclusions.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 30 Oct. 2025
The surveys often come to very different conclusions.
—Jimmy Wales, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
The jury has heard from 15 witnesses, including Grayson, Farley, other Sangamon County deputies and supervisors, crime scene investigators, and expert law enforcement witnesses with conflicting conclusions about whether Grayson’s actions were warranted.
—Selina Guevara, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclusions
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Such controls could become especially valuable given that, unlike the inferences tech platforms have been able to draw about users based on their online behavior, users tell AI chatbots personal things about themselves directly.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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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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GCCs today manage key functions that directly influence decisions, revenue and customer experience.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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The decisions that have been made.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Steve Wymer, Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley’s CEO, said while there was an oversize check and lots of balloons at the event Thursday, ASML’s aim is more about outcomes than public relations.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Federal and state policymakers need to buttress these investments with stronger protections that ensure access to workforce training translates into real outcomes, not the false promise of low-quality training options with untrusted credentials.—
Yolanda Watson Spiva,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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In The Gallery, in the 2021 version, there were six different endings.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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The CtrlMovie system allows for both single- and multi-player decision-making that allows for different endings based on participants’ choices.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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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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That guidance included a chart of the maximum and minimum payment for households before deductions.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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Both deductions have restrictions and income limitations.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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Discussion of his rule remains largely taboo in Indonesia, with mixed opinions about his legacy.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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The shares of Americans who trust each of the three branches of government are near five-decade lows, as opinions of the federal government grow more polarized.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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AeroMap has been validated against NASA wind tunnel data, with results showing close agreement between its predictions and experimental measurements, indicating its suitability for sustainable aircraft development, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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On Wednesday, Democrats said the election results were a referendum on Republicans and should drive them to the negotiating table.—
Nathaniel Weixel,
The Hill,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Conclusions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conclusions. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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