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Recent Examples of conclusively
The earthquake was conclusively linked to an EGS project.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Tyler Robinson’s defense team said in recent court filings that an analysis from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, a federal law enforcement agency, could not conclusively connect a bullet fragment recovered during an autopsy to the rifle found near the scene.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Lawyers for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk have claimed federal authorities were unable to conclusively link a recovered bullet fragment to the rifle found near the scene of Kirk's death.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Tyler Robinson's defense team said in recent court filings that an analysis from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, a federal law enforcement agency, could not conclusively connect a bullet fragment recovered during an autopsy to the rifle found near the scene.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
If clerks or suppliers can’t answer conclusively, that’s a red flag.
—David Kroll, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026
Finally, though, scientists have been able to conclusively rule out a lunar impact when asteroid 2024 YR4 is in our cosmic neighborhood in a few years.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
The oil and gas industry has helped prove, conclusively, that oil and natural gas production and environmental stewardship are compatible.
—Edward Cross, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
The spread of the novel coronavirus was never conclusively linked to plastic bags.
—Personal Finance Columnist, San Francisco Chronicle, 15 Feb. 2026
Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Tyler Robinson’s defense team said in recent court filings that an analysis from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, a federal law enforcement agency, could not conclusively connect a bullet fragment recovered during an autopsy to the rifle found near the scene.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Lawyers for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk have claimed federal authorities were unable to conclusively link a recovered bullet fragment to the rifle found near the scene of Kirk's death.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Tyler Robinson's defense team said in recent court filings that an analysis from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, a federal law enforcement agency, could not conclusively connect a bullet fragment recovered during an autopsy to the rifle found near the scene.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
If clerks or suppliers can’t answer conclusively, that’s a red flag.
—David Kroll, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026
Finally, though, scientists have been able to conclusively rule out a lunar impact when asteroid 2024 YR4 is in our cosmic neighborhood in a few years.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
The oil and gas industry has helped prove, conclusively, that oil and natural gas production and environmental stewardship are compatible.
—Edward Cross, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
The spread of the novel coronavirus was never conclusively linked to plastic bags.
—Personal Finance Columnist, San Francisco Chronicle, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclusively
Adverb
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This one is definitely going into heavy rotation for the next month or two.—
Monti Carlo,
AJC.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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But he's definitely got his finger on the pulse of the culture, so good for him.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Republicans broadly supported the administration's military action in Iran, but most GOP incumbents in competitive races have noticeably ducked addressing rising gas prices while defending the war itself.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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While the war with Iran is broadly popular in Israel, there have been small protests against it since the bombing began in late February.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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There’s no denying that at 5-11, York is widely considered undersized for the pro level.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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It has been widely expected since Lam’s reelection as Communist Party head in January, when observers noted that his consolidation of party authority positioned him to assume the presidency as well.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Akçam is widely recognized as one of the first Turkish scholars to write extensively on the Ottoman-Turkish Genocide of the Armenians in the early 20th century.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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All four astronauts have been studying the moon extensively in their mission preparation, of course, but the precise launch date and time determined the specific features each would target during their all-too-fleeting close encounter, making this review time a necessity.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
4 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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In the regional final against Notre Dame, Heckel drove past her defender and hit a falling-down right-hander that bounced perfectly off the glass and in right before the buzzer and gave UConn a 32-25 lead heading into the locker room at halftime.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
3 Apr. 2026
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The operation seemingly goes perfectly, allowing Conley to walk off with another success.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Convenience stores and gas station minju-marts are generally open as well.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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The players and coaches feel more at ease, and a comfortable team generally plays better.—
Joe Davidson
April 3,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Conclusively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conclusively. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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