1
as in inference
an opinion arrived at through a process of reasoning
the detective's conclusion that the murderer had to be left-handed
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2
as in decision
a position arrived at after consideration
came to the conclusion that we couldn't go on vacation while the dog was sick
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3
as in outcome
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
all their efforts came to no practical conclusion
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as in ending
the last part of a process or action
the conclusion of the speech was a national call to arms
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as in cessation
the stopping of a process or activity
a bell signaled the conclusion of the event
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Recent Examples of conclusion
The late Oscar winner's nephew, Tim Hackman, admitted his family refuses to jump to any conclusions regarding his uncle's death.
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Tracy Wright, Fox News, 5 Mar. 2025
The Dutch police’s arts crime unit has come to the same conclusion.
—Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Mar. 2025
To my shock, half of the class eventually came to the conclusion that Thanos may have had a moral point.
—James Calvin Davis, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2025
In other cases, workers are drawing their own conclusions.
—Karen Hao, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2025
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Tracy Wright, Fox News, 5 Mar. 2025
The Dutch police’s arts crime unit has come to the same conclusion.
—Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Mar. 2025
To my shock, half of the class eventually came to the conclusion that Thanos may have had a moral point.
—James Calvin Davis, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2025
In other cases, workers are drawing their own conclusions.
—Karen Hao, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclusion
Noun
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And for inference, there is expected to be increasing amounts of competition in chips.—
Nathan Bomey,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
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High-performance tasks, such as AI inference, are assigned to powerful hardware, while lighter processes like analytics run on common devices.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The decision to trial a standalone home store is particularly interesting.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Andy Palmer faced similar decisions in his six years as CEO of Aston Martin and earned his Godfather of EVs nickname for pioneering the Leaf while global COO of Nissan.—
Ben Oliver,
Robb Report,
1 Mar. 2025
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The outcome in House District 40B could end Republicans' one-vote edge in the state House, returning the chamber to a rare 67-67 tie.—
Torey Van Oot,
Axios,
10 Mar. 2025
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This includes collaborating with stakeholders, actively publishing accurate information, and enhancing media literacy skills. Lesson 5: Invest in people and partnerships Covid exposed deep health inequities, with vulnerable communities experiencing worse outcomes.—
Bernadette Boden Albala,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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There could be sudden news or an ending around health or employment matters, too.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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The kinship was so vibrant that Anderson was inspired to alter the original ending of Martin’s stories.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
7 Mar. 2025
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Zelenskyy said a ceasefire could involve the release of prisoners, bans on missiles and long-range drones and the cessation of attacks on energy and civilian infrastructure.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA TODAY,
4 Mar. 2025
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That means there are, at last, some bears and some cash, that can be coaxed back in with a cessation of presidential economic intervention.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2025
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However, other ways exist to deduct some expenses that qualify for a meal and entertainment tax deduction. 2024 Meals and Entertainment Allowable Tax Deductions The meals and entertainment tax deduction rules are the same for tax years 2023 and 2024.—
David Rae,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Charitable contributions are only one part of the big picture of Schedule A deductions.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Although last year was challenging for many B2B businesses and opinions on the outlook for 2025 are mixed, some say this year could bring some improvements.—
Jason Leverant,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Siena pollsters did not ask New Yorkers their opinion on Trump’s move to end the toll.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2025
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The result is strong and stable seating in a blue-and-white pattern that will pop on patios, balconies, and screen porches.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Mar. 2025
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The results highlight the need for food safety improvements, Stanton Cope, consumer watchdog associate at PIRG and coauthor of the report, told Health.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Health,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Conclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conclusion. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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