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Recent Examples of conclusively
But claims that Los Angeles — alongside New York — was the safest big city are generally considered overstated rather than conclusively proven.
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James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Studies haven’t conclusively shown that one type of exercise is better than another for lowering blood pressure, but yoga’s potential benefits go far beyond cardiovascular health, according to Kogon.
—Cathy Nelson, Health, 14 May 2026
But despite decades of speculation, the full truth behind why Christie vanished — and what exactly happened during those missing days — has never been conclusively explained.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
The shooting will not end conclusively for quite some time, and indeed the most recent fighting is just one more round, if an exceptionally intense one, in a conflict that has gone on since the early 1980s.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
The two students were murdered around the same time and place, though more investigation is needed before detectives can decide that conclusively, the sheriff said.
—Mike Schneider, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026
But its resilience is self-evident and the past year of on-off war will have conclusively silenced any moderate voices who suggest Iran does not need a robust means of defending itself.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
Prior to Heuermann’s confessions, authorities had been unable to conclusively connect Vergata to the Gilgo Beach serial killer case.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
If a record conclusively demonstrates that the candidate is ineligible then the officials must declare the candidate ineligible, according to the state agency.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Studies haven’t conclusively shown that one type of exercise is better than another for lowering blood pressure, but yoga’s potential benefits go far beyond cardiovascular health, according to Kogon.
—Cathy Nelson, Health, 14 May 2026
But despite decades of speculation, the full truth behind why Christie vanished — and what exactly happened during those missing days — has never been conclusively explained.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
The shooting will not end conclusively for quite some time, and indeed the most recent fighting is just one more round, if an exceptionally intense one, in a conflict that has gone on since the early 1980s.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
The two students were murdered around the same time and place, though more investigation is needed before detectives can decide that conclusively, the sheriff said.
—Mike Schneider, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026
But its resilience is self-evident and the past year of on-off war will have conclusively silenced any moderate voices who suggest Iran does not need a robust means of defending itself.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
Prior to Heuermann’s confessions, authorities had been unable to conclusively connect Vergata to the Gilgo Beach serial killer case.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
If a record conclusively demonstrates that the candidate is ineligible then the officials must declare the candidate ineligible, according to the state agency.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclusively
Adverb
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An important element of the concept is that guests shouldn’t go hungry and definitely not starve.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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So there are definitely going to be people that will support other candidates.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2026
Adverb
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Nothing Starship accomplished on Flight 12 was particularly groundbreaking for SpaceX; the mission goals and trajectories were broadly similar to those of the previous few test missions.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
23 May 2026
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Trump’s tariffs are broadly unpopular.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
23 May 2026
Adverb
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Whole-wheat bread is widely available, affordable, and packed with fiber, B vitamins, and other essential nutrients.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
19 May 2026
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The Championship playoff final is widely considered the richest single game in sports because of the financial rewards attached to winning it.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
Adverb
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Ukraine has used them extensively to drop munitions on Russian vehicles and positions, as well as to conduct resupply missions.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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The Kidd is an Arleigh Burke Flight IIA destroyer that has operated extensively in the Indo-Pacific and Middle East regions.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
22 May 2026
Adverb
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The patio umbrella in question is perfectly oversized to cast a cool shadow over your entire lounge area.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
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The gym and indoor pool were updated around a decade ago, so have not yet been zhuzhed into the style of the rest of the place, but each is perfectly serviceable.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
Adverb
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Native plants generally play an especially big role in providing pollen and nectar for native insects.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Family meals are generally centered on a theme.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
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“Conclusively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conclusively. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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