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
Without going into spoilers, Yasuke’s conclusion is satisfying, but Naoe’s is more anticlimactic.
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George Yang, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025
Planck’s results had already suggested a similar conclusion.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 18 Mar. 2025
Early on, Clement telegraphs his conclusion in his discussion of what Rule 48(a) does and doesn't permit a judge to do.
—Michael Rothfeld, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2025
O’Neill has spent a quarter of his life getting to that conclusion.
—TIME, 7 Mar. 2025
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George Yang, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025
Planck’s results had already suggested a similar conclusion.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 18 Mar. 2025
Early on, Clement telegraphs his conclusion in his discussion of what Rule 48(a) does and doesn't permit a judge to do.
—Michael Rothfeld, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2025
O’Neill has spent a quarter of his life getting to that conclusion.
—TIME, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclusion
Noun
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The scientific method proceeds roughly as follows: An analyst writes down a mathematical model of the phenomena in question (the theory), collects some data and uses the tools of probabilistic inference to estimate the unknowns.—
Eric Novik,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The system essentially uses compression as a form of inference.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
6 Mar. 2025
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This decision is tantamount to nullifying the statute and is very unlikely to be upheld in court.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez were among those who criticized the decision.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
23 Mar. 2025
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The articles require a two-thirds majority vote, an outcome considered highly unlikely given the slim Republican majority and the need for significant Democratic support.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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While different courts may reach different outcomes, the broader legal questions can percolate before the Supreme Court may ultimately step in with a resolution.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2025
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Meet the Real-Life Loves of Netflix's The Residence Cast Keep reading for everything to know about the bombshell ending of The Residence — including the unlikely murderer behind A.B. Wynter’s death.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Where Season 1’s ending directs viewers’ ire toward Lumon, an evil corporation that faked Gemma’s death and then experimented on her, Season 2’s ending puts the climactic weight on Mark.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Houthis and their Iranian benefactors saved face by insisting that the reduction in the attacks was inspired by the temporary cessation of hostilities between Israeli forces and Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip.—
The Editors,
National Review,
18 Mar. 2025
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The group had accused Israel last week of violating the truce by cutting off humanitarian assistance to Gaza, where Israel then conducted a series of large-scale strikes late Monday despite the cessation of hostilities.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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Which is what many Republicans have in mind in pushing for a tax credit—not a deduction—for donations to ESA programs.—
Ryan Craig,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Murillo had been identified this time last year as the player who would most likely have to be sold for Forest to avoid another charge, and points deduction, for breaching Premier League spending rules.—
Daniel Taylor,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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The movie's coming out, and everybody's free to make their own decisions on their opinion of me and the movie.—
Mike Miller,
EW.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Thomas’ favorite parts about leading tours are meeting different kinds of people and watching anyone with a negative or preconceived notion about certain parts of Chicago change their opinion over the course of a tour.—
Shanzeh Ahmad,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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The result was one of the most transformative kitchen appliances in history, not because of new technology but because someone recognized an everyday problem—slow, inefficient cooking—applied a seemingly unrelated observation, and created a solution.—
Mark Nevins,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Waiting until the time is right can improve the result and increase the longevity of your paint.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Conclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conclusion. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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