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
This is normal in an investigation; there’s no way to move forward without knowing what conclusions might have been wrong.
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 Apr. 2026
The finale delivered a dramatic conclusion.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
The analysis echoes conclusions from other academic research.
—Gretchen Morgenson, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
To come to its conclusion, the team had 48 participants sample an array of tomato juices with different flavor profiles, including sweet, salty, and bitter options.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2026
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 Apr. 2026
The finale delivered a dramatic conclusion.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
The analysis echoes conclusions from other academic research.
—Gretchen Morgenson, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
To come to its conclusion, the team had 48 participants sample an array of tomato juices with different flavor profiles, including sweet, salty, and bitter options.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclusion
Noun
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The data center site, near Paris, was selected by Mistral in 2025 and will power the training of the company’s AI models and deliver inference services.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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While building energy-efficient AI chips is the company’s long-term goal—initially focused on inference workloads for generative AI—the current fundraise will focus on scaling Normal’s commercial software business.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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All decisions of the judges regarding this Promotion are final and binding in all respects.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Olsson and Garden set a deadline in the summer for a point at which Olsson wouldn’t take any more calls, providing the time and space to make her decision without noise.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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The same way that alcohol affects people differently, mixing alcohol and CBD can cause different outcomes in different people.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
1 Apr. 2026
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The 100 Best leaders focus on what’s effective, not simply efficient—on outcomes, not just usage.—
Michael Bush,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell and his staff felt Shota Imanaga’s preparation in Arizona provided the perfect platform to bounce back from a rocky ending to 2025.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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After the story ran, the Department of Transportation sent a crew uptown and patched it, plus a few more nearby, giving our story a happy ending and providing an unusually stark example of what simple accountability journalism can achieve.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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The deaths mark the second fatal incident in two days involving the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, known as UNIFIL, a peacekeeping force established in 1978 and which later monitored cessation of hostilities between the two nations.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Washington wants a complete cessation of Iran’s nuclear weapons program.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The overtime deduction applies to compensation covered under the Fair Labor Standards Act, or FLSA.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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And their donors and boosters would no longer be eligible to receive tax deductions for gifting money to a program, just like a regular customer at a restaurant doesn’t receive a tax break for regularly dining there.—
Andrew Urbaczewski,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author's and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Ask your server for their opinion on the natural wines, or go for a low-key aperitivo.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Speak up to create results that show integrity.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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Most of the games Gordon has missed this season have been the result of a recurring right hamstring strain.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Conclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conclusion. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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