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Recent Examples of conclusively
The team is still conducting experiments to conclusively identify the green material, but the fragments strongly resemble malachite.
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ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
Its cause was never conclusively established.
—CNN Money, 29 May 2026
The taxpayer doesn’t get poorer-then-richer, the liability is simply determined to be a smaller number, conclusively.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
But claims that Los Angeles — alongside New York — was the safest big city are generally considered overstated rather than conclusively proven.
—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
ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
Its cause was never conclusively established.
—CNN Money, 29 May 2026
The taxpayer doesn’t get poorer-then-richer, the liability is simply determined to be a smaller number, conclusively.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
But claims that Los Angeles — alongside New York — was the safest big city are generally considered overstated rather than conclusively proven.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclusively
Adverb
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Celebrities dress to impress at Cannes, and Dern’s outfit at this year’s film festival definitely hit the mark.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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In between those two events, this rising pop star from New Zealand — boasting a sound that would definitely appeal to fans of Lorde — sat down with me for interview in the media room at BottleRock.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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The Berggruen Institute, a think tank that’s been a vocal champion of UBC, described it broadly as a large wealth fund that people could invest in and get returns from, with some kind of state sponsorship.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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That’s because many Americans passively invest their 401(k) and other retirement savings through index funds—large stock portfolios tied to indexes such as the S&P 500 or Nasdaq 100 designed to broadly track the market’s performance by pooling together the stocks of the biggest public companies.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
Adverb
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Eco effort Lake George is widely recognized as one of the cleanest and clearest lakes in the nation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Which was widely panned for its unrealistic plot, laughable dialogue, and inexplicable plotting.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
Adverb
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In retirement, the couple has traveled extensively, visiting more than 80 different countries.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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Former Mayor Harold Washington appears extensively — including a candid photo of Washington shaking hands with constituents while a young Obama lingers in the background.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
Adverb
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Zaya's adorable smile might just be her best accessory in this green and pink tuxedo inspired look that was perfectly coordinated with Union and Dwyane at the Better Brothers Los Angeles Truth Awards in March 2020.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Best Women’s Clothing Deals My favorite part of traveling, besides the destination itself, is curating the ultimate travel wardrobe that perfectly matches the vibe of the trip.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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Breslow offered some insight into that deal and his process with trades more generally.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Lanuzza says that wine that is available in grocery stores is not generally meant to be cellared.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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“Conclusively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conclusively. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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