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Recent Examples of conclusively
The defense countered that multiple people had access to devices inside the home and questioned whether the evidence conclusively identifies Banfield as the account’s operator.
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Rigorous studies of American adolescents consistently and conclusively show that the black box warnings — which were dramatically amplified in advertisements and in news stories — resulted in dangerous declines in doctor visits and depression diagnosis by about a third.
—Stephen B. Soumerai, STAT, 7 Jan. 2026
Radiocarbon dates revealed that the settlement conclusively dates back to the Late Bronze Age and Early Iron Age (3700-800 BCE), according to The Independent UK.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 4 Jan. 2026
Toronto police said Thursday recent forensic testing and genetic genealogy conclusively identified Kenneth Smith, 72, of Windsor, Ontario, as the person who killed two women in the 1980s and a third woman in the 1990s.
—CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
In reality, decades of rigorous research conducted in the United States and around the world have consistently and conclusively found no link between vaccines and autism.
—Inna Fishman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Dec. 2025
However, it could not be conclusively matched, and officials noted that accelerants can completely burn off during a fire.
—Tom Olsen, Twin Cities, 4 Dec. 2025
Now, a new analysis of Bennu samples has confidently, although not yet conclusively, identified tryptophan, increasing the tally of protein-building amino acids in the asteroid to 15 out of 20.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 27 Nov. 2025
While surgeons can’t conclusively say if Alloclae rivals your own fat, many are cautiously optimistic.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 19 Nov. 2025
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Rigorous studies of American adolescents consistently and conclusively show that the black box warnings — which were dramatically amplified in advertisements and in news stories — resulted in dangerous declines in doctor visits and depression diagnosis by about a third.
—Stephen B. Soumerai, STAT, 7 Jan. 2026
Radiocarbon dates revealed that the settlement conclusively dates back to the Late Bronze Age and Early Iron Age (3700-800 BCE), according to The Independent UK.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 4 Jan. 2026
Toronto police said Thursday recent forensic testing and genetic genealogy conclusively identified Kenneth Smith, 72, of Windsor, Ontario, as the person who killed two women in the 1980s and a third woman in the 1990s.
—CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
In reality, decades of rigorous research conducted in the United States and around the world have consistently and conclusively found no link between vaccines and autism.
—Inna Fishman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Dec. 2025
However, it could not be conclusively matched, and officials noted that accelerants can completely burn off during a fire.
—Tom Olsen, Twin Cities, 4 Dec. 2025
Now, a new analysis of Bennu samples has confidently, although not yet conclusively, identified tryptophan, increasing the tally of protein-building amino acids in the asteroid to 15 out of 20.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 27 Nov. 2025
While surgeons can’t conclusively say if Alloclae rivals your own fat, many are cautiously optimistic.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 19 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclusively
Adverb
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So there are definitely more affordable opportunities here now for both buyers and owners.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Cleaning Supplies Experts agree that cleaning supplies should definitely be kept out of the kitchen.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
6 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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This was broadly in line with what polls had suggested, with Nikkei and Asahi Shimbun predicting that the LDP and its coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party would secure more then 300 seats in the Lower House.—
CNBC.com staff,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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But tariffs are broadly unpopular with Americans, who connect them with the country’s affordability crisis.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Since the Supreme Court widely legalized sports wagering in 2018, the nation’s appetite for bets has flourished.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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Every team in the league has been salivating at the thought of Antetokounmpo, widely considered one of the three or four best players in the league, becoming available.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Following a redesign in 2016, the hotel ensured all windows were fully glazed and the exterior extensively insulated to reduce the amount of heat escaping.—
Sophie Knight,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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Some studies suggest ivermectin may enhance the effectiveness of chemotherapy and immunotherapy drugs, but its use for cancer treatment has not been extensively studied in humans.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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McDonald’s has kind of been able to, not perfectly, but steer clear of some of those viral politicization almost on accident in both of those cases.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The neighborhood/area Hotel Jerome is perfectly positioned in the heart of downtown Aspen.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The parade of nations is also a fashion show; for whatever reason, the cold weather gear is generally better looking than the togs of summer.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Valentine’s Day generally conjures up visions of cards, candy, flowers and romantic dinners.—
Dan Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Conclusively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conclusively. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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