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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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
The coroner is expected to deliver their conclusions in the matter on Wednesday.
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David Matthews, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Sign Pickens to an extension The quickest final conclusion that could possibly happen is the team simply signing him to a long-term extension before March 11.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
When one family’s nightmare becomes nationally syndicated, though, attention can become a demand—for more detail, for more drama, for a cathartic conclusion.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
At least, that’s the conclusion of a new Gallup poll about American optimism for the future.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 11 Feb. 2026
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David Matthews, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Sign Pickens to an extension The quickest final conclusion that could possibly happen is the team simply signing him to a long-term extension before March 11.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
When one family’s nightmare becomes nationally syndicated, though, attention can become a demand—for more detail, for more drama, for a cathartic conclusion.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
At least, that’s the conclusion of a new Gallup poll about American optimism for the future.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclusion
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Eventually, Menard said, Crusoe envisions having lots of smaller data centers, focused on inference, that will be spread around the country, putting them closer to end users and improving latency.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Quantitative disciplines such as biostatistics, epidemiology, and data science, together with the practical disciplines of clinical trials and outcomes research, enable much more reliable inference about cause and effect.—
Robert M. Califf,
STAT,
6 Feb. 2026
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Concerned about safety risks and environmental damage, the Blue Mountains City Council temporarily closed access to the rock last month while officials work on a long-term plan — a decision that has prompted debate among residents, conservationists and local businesses that depend on tourism.—
Trista Kurniawan,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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In a 2014 editorial, the Times argued the federal ban on the drug should be repealed, and the decision should be left up to the individual states.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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But even more people avoid the worst outcomes of colon cancer by getting screened early and as often as is recommended.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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The outcome of Kaley’s lawsuit could help guide how around 1,500 similar lawsuits against social media companies are resolved.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Edwards forced overtime with a clutch three-pointer before Scottie Barnes hit a game-ending, overtime three-pointer for his team in the opening mini-game against the World.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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Astronomers are used to dramatic endings.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Feb. 2026
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As my colleagues in public health have stated recently in the Journal of the American Medical Association, nicotine pouches can be an effective smoking cessation tool.—
Timothy Vermillion,
New York Daily News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Yet despite that, research into what happens during this natural cessation of menstruation and why is limited.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
27 Jan. 2026
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However, the structure of these tax breaks, particularly changes to the state and local tax (SALT) deduction caps, suggests that middle- and higher-income households will reap most of the benefits.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Players began playing Mafia, a deduction game in which two groups compete against each other.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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Public opinion surveys conducted for the report show much of the world is already fearful that is happening.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Activists are using new tactics, such as micro protests, to increase participation and shift public opinion.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a USA Today editor.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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The results show how AI can be used to understand the inner secrets of evolution.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Conclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conclusion. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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