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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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
The Other Bennet Sister, a spinoff of Pride & Prejudice, concluded with a romantic finale.
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Tiffany Kelly,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 June 2026
The King and Queen of the Ring tournaments conclude, with winners earning world title shots at SummerSlam.
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Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
As the group stage concludes and the Round of 32 kicks off Sunday, those concerns appear to have melted in the summer heat.
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Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2026
That number will only grow until the tournament concludes July 19 in New Jersey.
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Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
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Tiffany Kelly,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 June 2026
The King and Queen of the Ring tournaments conclude, with winners earning world title shots at SummerSlam.
—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
As the group stage concludes and the Round of 32 kicks off Sunday, those concerns appear to have melted in the summer heat.
—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2026
That number will only grow until the tournament concludes July 19 in New Jersey.
—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclude
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Soon after then-President Nicolás Maduro was captured by the US in January, Venezuela ended Cuba’s long-standing medical mission in the country, cutting off a key resource in underserved communities.
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Kirby gave up a one-out double to Josh Lowe in the fifth but struck out the side — including Neto — to end the inning.
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When there was a pause in the action, referee Raphael Claus stopped the match to look at VAR to determine whether Balogun committed a foul worthy of a red card.
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Making new friends isn’t something that has to stop at a certain point in your life.
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The floorplan is arranged with a clear separation between the living areas and private sleeping quarters of the home.
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Bunting arranged this way is appropriate for covering a speaker’s desk, draping the front of a platform or general decoration.
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Both Swift and Kelce decided to forgo bridesmaids and groomsmen, per a statement shared with People.
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Later, Swift revealed that she was charmed by Kelce’s willingness to court her so publicly and decided to give him a chance.
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When choosing a warranty, review the contract, check what is covered, and understand the claims process.
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However, it is rarely used on mainstream weather maps and by TV meteorologists, who favor the heat index that has long reigned supreme and is easily understood by the public.
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The Charlotte City Council voted to select Harrington to finish out the term of Mayor Vi Lyles, which ends in December 2027.
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Each team will need to finish either in its group’s top two or rank in the top eight third-place teams to advance to the round of 32.
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Sony Interactive Entertainment, the largest video game company in the world by direct revenue, will reportedly cease production of physical discs for its formidable library of games for the PlayStation console.
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Founder David DeHaney, who set up the company in 2016, announced the decision to cease trading and appoint an administrator on Thursday.
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The market is oversaturated, and Riley is a genius for not only recognizing that but realizing that all of these new DJs are going to need lawyers to negotiate their contracts.
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The decision, which was widely anticipated, does not end the pact immediately, but rather kicks off a decade-long annual review process for the three countries to negotiate on the treaty until the USMCA officially expires in 2036.
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“Conclude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conclude. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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