1
as in to end
to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point
a brief reminder of tonight's game concluded the announcements
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2
as in to stop
to come to an end
the concert concluded late in the evening
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3
as in to arrange
to bring about through discussion and compromise
concluded an economic agreement among the world's leading industrial nations
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4
as in to decide
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
he concluded that the reprimand could wait until later
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5
as in to understand
to form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information
concluded that only the murderer could possibly have known that information
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Recent Examples of conclude
Shaffer and his colleagues have concluded the bird hitched back-to-back rides on a garbage truck, taking advantage of the low-effort form of transportation to reach a destination filled with tasty food scraps.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 July 2025
In his report on Elisa’s death, Dr. Jon Montgomery, the sheriff’s chief medical officer, concluded that jail medical staff had failed badly in their duty.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2025
The 11-season series premiered in September 2009 and concluded in April 2020, winning a total of 22 Primetime Emmy Awards during its impressive run.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 13 July 2025
Meanwhile, Hong Kong concluded its stablecoin consultation in early 2025, signaling a shift toward regulatory recognition in Asia.
—Elizabeth Rossiello, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 July 2025
In his report on Elisa’s death, Dr. Jon Montgomery, the sheriff’s chief medical officer, concluded that jail medical staff had failed badly in their duty.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2025
The 11-season series premiered in September 2009 and concluded in April 2020, winning a total of 22 Primetime Emmy Awards during its impressive run.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 13 July 2025
Meanwhile, Hong Kong concluded its stablecoin consultation in early 2025, signaling a shift toward regulatory recognition in Asia.
—Elizabeth Rossiello, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclude
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That legal standoff ended so CBS’ corporate parent, Paramount Global, could get regulatory approval for its merger with Skydance.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
9 July 2025
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Wayfair’s four-day flash sale ends on Friday, July 11, so keep scrolling to shop even more deals on outdoor furniture and decor below.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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The toddler stopped crying about 15 minutes after she had been put down for a nap.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Such as when our yellow Lab Frank couldn’t stop wagging his tail while digging a hole.—
David McGrath,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Horowitz spent decades arranging for Sondheim’s archives to come to the Library of Congress.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
13 July 2025
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The controversy comes at a time the United States is trying to arrange a ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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Every candidate has already been vetted for safety; A.I. can identify low-hanging fruit, and then humans can decide whether the pairing is ripe for picking.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
15 July 2025
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Believers may decide to refrain from voting or choose a third party because, in their view, neither majority candidate is acceptable.—
Esau McCaulley,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2025
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To better understand the risks and inform public debate, the French food safety agency ANSES ran multiple studies to measure microplastic levels in everyday foods, especially seafood and beverages.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
5 July 2025
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If not, the Kings might come to understand why Kerr couldn’t always trust Kuminga in key situations.—
Jason Anderson
July 5,
Sacbee.com,
5 July 2025
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Good gaming chops and an intuitive Google TV interface finish the deal for a great buy.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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The Heat finished 21st in offensive rating last season, ninth in defensive rating.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
11 July 2025
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When the questioning ceased, committee Chair Rep. Doug Miller R-Elkhart, thanked the fruitful advocates for their time.—
Anna Cecil,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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The order instructs the testing facility to cease operations as of July 4, and gives them 21 days to request for a hearing over the commission’s action.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
2 July 2025
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Trump ratcheted up tariffs on Canada as the two sides negotiate a trade deal.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
11 July 2025
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After putting together a career-best season, Norman Powell expected to negotiate a contract extension with the Los Angeles Clippers.—
Ivan Carter,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
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“Conclude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conclude. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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