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Recent Examples of conclusively
However, over time astronomers conclusively showed that this event was indeed real and originated in a distant galaxy.
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Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
26 June 2026
Last week, The New York Times reported that emails conclusively show that the Department of Homeland Security decided to end TPS for Haitians before DHS heard from the State Department about whether conditions in Haiti had changed sufficiently.
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Leah Litman,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2026
Consciousness is uniquely and notoriously challenging to define, much less to conclusively affirm or disprove the presence of.
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Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
However, replays have never conclusively settled whether the ball fully crossed the line.
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Andrew Pereira,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
18 June 2026
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.
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CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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.
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Cathy Nelson,
Health,
14 May 2026
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
26 June 2026
Last week, The New York Times reported that emails conclusively show that the Department of Homeland Security decided to end TPS for Haitians before DHS heard from the State Department about whether conditions in Haiti had changed sufficiently.
—
Leah Litman,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2026
Consciousness is uniquely and notoriously challenging to define, much less to conclusively affirm or disprove the presence of.
—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
However, replays have never conclusively settled whether the ball fully crossed the line.
—
Andrew Pereira,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
18 June 2026
The team is still conducting experiments to conclusively identify the green material, but the fragments strongly resemble malachite.
—
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2026
Its cause was never conclusively established.
—
CNN Money,
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclusively
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But the New York Knicks captain and MVP definitely returned the favor in a big way.
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So the two of you are definitely not hanging up the hat after this?
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More broadly, the idea that White players are inherently inferior no longer matches reality.
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Those resources are still going to be broadly available for the patients that don’t qualify for coverage under the government program, called Bridge, Kevin Host, senior vice president of Walmart Health & Wellness, said in an interview.
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Goodson explains that pomegranates thrive in warm climates and are widely enjoyed around the world.
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The guest list has been widely speculated about but remains mostly unconfirmed.
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Alex Wix, who has traveled extensively around Iceland by car and plans private itineraries through her company, Wixsquared, recommends driving it counterclockwise.
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Ars has extensively covered Starliner’s technical problems before.
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All the President’s Men' (1976) Not only an American classic, but likely the only movie where a close-up of a busy typewriter is a perfectly satisfying ending.
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Cheesy, salty, and perfectly spicy, these Southern favorites will be the first snack snatched up at your gathering.
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Damaged or bruised portions of fruits and vegetables should be cut away, or the produce should be discarded, and produce should generally be refrigerated within two hours of purchase, per MCHD.
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Coop — who has been practicing his knots, learning how to drive the tender, and generally being attentive and curious about his new job — does wonderfully, which earns him some praise from the bosun.
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“Conclusively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conclusively. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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