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
Additional findings could change investigators' conclusions.
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Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Such conclusions require objective medical and forensic evidence.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Future goals As part of the evaluation process, the CSU board of trustees and Wood held a meeting in May to discuss conclusions and next steps.
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Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Reacting to the attorney general’s announcement, attorney Larry Handfield, who is representing Bland, told reporters the judge was following the law, and anyone reacting to the verdict without following the trial was jumping to conclusions.
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Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Our goal is not to tell you what to think, but to give you the essential knowledge and understanding to come to your own intelligent conclusions.
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The Christian Science Monitor,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 June 2026
But prosecutors said their further investigation raised significant doubts about those conclusions, worrying them that a jury would not find Hobby guilty of an arson charge.
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Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
This year’s ballot came to some eyebrow-raising conclusions.
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Joe Reid,
Vulture,
20 June 2026
The 115-page report, issued on Thursday, June 18, from a joint Texas Legislature investigative committee on the 2025 flood, made four conclusions about the disaster.
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David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Such conclusions require objective medical and forensic evidence.
—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Future goals As part of the evaluation process, the CSU board of trustees and Wood held a meeting in May to discuss conclusions and next steps.
—
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Reacting to the attorney general’s announcement, attorney Larry Handfield, who is representing Bland, told reporters the judge was following the law, and anyone reacting to the verdict without following the trial was jumping to conclusions.
—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Our goal is not to tell you what to think, but to give you the essential knowledge and understanding to come to your own intelligent conclusions.
—
The Christian Science Monitor,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 June 2026
But prosecutors said their further investigation raised significant doubts about those conclusions, worrying them that a jury would not find Hobby guilty of an arson charge.
—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
This year’s ballot came to some eyebrow-raising conclusions.
—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
20 June 2026
The 115-page report, issued on Thursday, June 18, from a joint Texas Legislature investigative committee on the 2025 flood, made four conclusions about the disaster.
—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclusions
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Traders had to guess whether the Fed had modified the FFR based on inferences drawn from prices in the bond market.
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This requires dealing with contradictory sources, making inferences, performing many web searches, and more, but neither model had any trouble with any of it.
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The coach also praised his players for keeping their emotions in check after the red card and other decisions by the officiating crew.
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Key indicators include how teams handle uncertainty, genuinely challenge each other, learn from failures, and base decisions on current realities.
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As campaigns begin taking shape for the midterm elections in November, the outcomes in the New York primaries are likely to remain part of a larger national debate over the future direction of the Democratic Party.
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The project explored whether public sentiment signals from X (formerly Twitter), Reddit, and Google News aligned with sports performance outcomes.
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Come for the subtle performances and Agnès Godard’s masterful cinematography; stay for one of the greatest endings in movie history.
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Beginnings tend to grab our attention and endings seem to linger, but the middle is where most of the good stuff happens.
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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.
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Also, taxpayers in the top 37% income tax bracket don’t receive the full benefit of their deductions.
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The couple might also be able to reduce his tax exposure through deductions and expenses.
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Public debate over Naperville’s energy future has been heated, with dozens of residents voicing their opinions at council meetings.
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While dramatic predictions make for compelling television by creating clear opposing views, investors need actionable strategies, not just opinions.
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Although results have not been finalized for either June primary, the latest returns show Wahab took nearly 43% of the vote in the special election and about 38% in the June 2 primary.
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However, auditors found the city lacks a clear and consistent way to measure which shelter programs are producing the best results.
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“Conclusions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conclusions. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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