as in sure thing
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Recent Examples of foregone conclusion
Like the white flag of surrender or throwing a towel into a boxing ring, crying signals that a person acknowledges defeat and can no longer put up a fight, sparing both sides in a conflict from the costs of further fighting when the outcome is a foregone conclusion.
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Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025
That mRNA vaccines would arrive first was never a foregone conclusion, either; Operation Warp Speed succeeded in part because federal agencies offered resources to a wide range of vaccine companies.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2025
While the rate cut is a foregone conclusion, there does remain some talk that the Fed may go more aggressively than most anticipate.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
As the team's long-term option at QB, it was seen as a foregone conclusion that Dart would get reps in the regular season at some point.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
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Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025
That mRNA vaccines would arrive first was never a foregone conclusion, either; Operation Warp Speed succeeded in part because federal agencies offered resources to a wide range of vaccine companies.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2025
While the rate cut is a foregone conclusion, there does remain some talk that the Fed may go more aggressively than most anticipate.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
As the team's long-term option at QB, it was seen as a foregone conclusion that Dart would get reps in the regular season at some point.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foregone conclusion
Noun
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Regular playing time became less of a sure thing.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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However, this seems to be no sure thing, as Jones is dealing with an oblique and knee injury.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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From gumbo to Mardi Gras wings, kicking up your game-day menu with a little spice is a slam dunk.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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The case is hardly a slam dunk for Gruden.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Brandon Elliott, aka Mullet Review, who's known around the Queen City for his mom-and-pop restaurant reviews, goofy T-shirts, and glorious blond locks, recently won the 2025 USA Adult Mullet Championship.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
14 Oct. 2025
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The series is currently in edit lock, with Jonnydeponny using Mipcom as its first proper introduction to the market.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Foregone conclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foregone%20conclusion. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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