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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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
He is expected to be prosecuted in the U.S. and, if convicted, will be returned to his home country of El Salvador at the conclusion of the case, officials said Friday.
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Arkansas Online, 7 June 2025
The call lasted approximately one and a half hours, and resulted in a very positive conclusion for both Countries.
—Hannah Parry
peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Comcast was a partner in the predecessor NBC Sports Chicago, the regional sports network which ended a 20-year run in September at the conclusion of a White Sox season that saw the team set an MLB record for losses.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
After 188 games, the 2024-25 Champions League comes to a conclusion on Saturday night in Munich as Paris Saint-Germain face off against Inter.
Ahead of the game at the Allianz Arena, our writers James Horncastle and Michael Cox are on hand to answer your questions.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Arkansas Online, 7 June 2025
The call lasted approximately one and a half hours, and resulted in a very positive conclusion for both Countries.
—Hannah Parry
peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Comcast was a partner in the predecessor NBC Sports Chicago, the regional sports network which ended a 20-year run in September at the conclusion of a White Sox season that saw the team set an MLB record for losses.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
After 188 games, the 2024-25 Champions League comes to a conclusion on Saturday night in Munich as Paris Saint-Germain face off against Inter.
Ahead of the game at the Allianz Arena, our writers James Horncastle and Michael Cox are on hand to answer your questions.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclusion
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Conclusion Storage has a significant impact on AI inference.—
Abel Gordon,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The second is inference, which is the day-to-day use of AI models.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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In the 2025 General Assembly session, lawmakers passed legislation aiming to mitigate potential disruptions in the state marketplace due to federal decisions.—
Danielle J. Brown,
Baltimore Sun,
6 June 2025
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Here’s how each university navigated the Trump administration’s mounting pressure – and what their decisions reveal about power, protest and the future of American higher education.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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In these chaotic times, a lot of outcomes boil down to a very simple thing – trust.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Ultimately, the most important part of Friday’s game, beyond the outcome, is the continued development of Horton.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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Even a half-century later, the undead ghouls that descend upon survivors in a Pennsylvania farm house are timeless and the gut-punch ending couldn't be more timely.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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The Supreme Court ruling did not offer guidance for the Trump administration on how to carry out the ending of the program.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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Transportation electrification would contribute mightily to the abeyance and cessation of these current and future disasters, saving untold property and lives.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Hamas has demanded a deal that would provide stronger guarantees toward a lasting cessation of hostilities, a position the U.S. and Israel have dismissed.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Although the worldwide disclosure is technically required only if the estate claims deductions or treaty benefits, omitting the information can possibly cause the return to be treated as incomplete.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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State and local tax deduction Among the provisions that spurred extensive debate in the House was one allowing residents to deduct more in state and local taxes on their federal returns, known as SALT.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
2 June 2025
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His opinions on player personnel are heard routinely by the club’s decision makers.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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The poll breaks down the opinions by political ideology on whether to abolish ICE.—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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The result is more of a finer bar-and-grill — note that’s the new name — with dinners for $20-$40.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2025
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Looking at their most recent quarterly results, things are still looking good.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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“Conclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conclusion. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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