foregone conclusions

Definition of foregone conclusionsnext
plural of foregone conclusion

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for foregone conclusions
Noun
  • Few sure things in the acting categories Whether those changes will have any effect on some of the night’s closest races remains to be seen.
    Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
  • There are no sure things for the NHL after him.
    Corey Pronman, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Another splices real combat videos between home runs and slam dunks from Wii Sports.
    Scott Simon, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
  • March is bursting with sales, shows, slam dunks and everything in between.
    Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Of the seven - Alex Freeman, Mark McKenzie, Tim Ream, Chris Richards, Robinson, Trusty and Tim Weah - only Robinson and Richards seem like locks for serious minutes at defender in the World Cup.
    Becky Sullivan, NPR, 1 Apr. 2026
  • His wife, Kendra, was arrested for child endangerment and false imprisonment after investigators discovered exterior door locks in their Arkansas home during a separate inquiry.
    Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Foregone conclusions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foregone%20conclusions. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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