foregone conclusions

Definition of foregone conclusionsnext
plural of foregone conclusion

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for foregone conclusions
Noun
  • Avatar, Wicked, and Zootopia were all sure things, but that doesn't mean Song Sung Blue can't surprise us all.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Dec. 2025
  • And while draft picks can rarely be absolute sure things, Booker has been just that through 12 games.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • The Timberwolves began to sling 3-pointers and slam dunks, but the Bulls took those punches on the chin, holding off the onslaught by forcing second-chance points and drawing fouls.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
  • The six-time NBA All-Star and 2018 Sam Dunk Contest champion Mitchell also got up for some nasty slam dunks, inspired by his partner.
    Lars Brandle, Billboard, 26 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • These head-turning spritzes are typically color-safe and instantly refresh your locks with a hit of hydration and shine.
    Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
  • To remedy this, DIYers with plumbing experience can tighten up the valve with a set of channel locks, replace the valve, or repair the connection between the valve and the tank by adding plumber's dope or plumber's tape to help improve the seal.
    Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Foregone conclusions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foregone%20conclusions. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.

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