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Recent Examples of conclusively
Tyler Robinson's defense team said in recent court filings that an analysis from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, a federal law enforcement agency, could not conclusively connect a bullet fragment recovered during an autopsy to the rifle found near the scene.
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ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
If clerks or suppliers can’t answer conclusively, that’s a red flag.
—David Kroll, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026
Finally, though, scientists have been able to conclusively rule out a lunar impact when asteroid 2024 YR4 is in our cosmic neighborhood in a few years.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
The oil and gas industry has helped prove, conclusively, that oil and natural gas production and environmental stewardship are compatible.
—Edward Cross, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
The spread of the novel coronavirus was never conclusively linked to plastic bags.
—Personal Finance Columnist, San Francisco Chronicle, 15 Feb. 2026
Don't lab studies conclusively prove the bio-insecticidal toxicity of marigolds?
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026
The defense countered that multiple people had access to devices inside the home and questioned whether the evidence conclusively identifies Banfield as the account’s operator.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Rigorous studies of American adolescents consistently and conclusively show that the black box warnings — which were dramatically amplified in advertisements and in news stories — resulted in dangerous declines in doctor visits and depression diagnosis by about a third.
—Stephen B. Soumerai, STAT, 7 Jan. 2026
ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
If clerks or suppliers can’t answer conclusively, that’s a red flag.
—David Kroll, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026
Finally, though, scientists have been able to conclusively rule out a lunar impact when asteroid 2024 YR4 is in our cosmic neighborhood in a few years.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
The oil and gas industry has helped prove, conclusively, that oil and natural gas production and environmental stewardship are compatible.
—Edward Cross, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
The spread of the novel coronavirus was never conclusively linked to plastic bags.
—Personal Finance Columnist, San Francisco Chronicle, 15 Feb. 2026
Don't lab studies conclusively prove the bio-insecticidal toxicity of marigolds?
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026
The defense countered that multiple people had access to devices inside the home and questioned whether the evidence conclusively identifies Banfield as the account’s operator.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Rigorous studies of American adolescents consistently and conclusively show that the black box warnings — which were dramatically amplified in advertisements and in news stories — resulted in dangerous declines in doctor visits and depression diagnosis by about a third.
—Stephen B. Soumerai, STAT, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclusively
Adverb
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This one is definitely going into heavy rotation for the next month or two.—
Monti Carlo,
AJC.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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But he's definitely got his finger on the pulse of the culture, so good for him.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Republicans broadly supported the administration's military action in Iran, but most GOP incumbents in competitive races have noticeably ducked addressing rising gas prices while defending the war itself.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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While the war with Iran is broadly popular in Israel, there have been small protests against it since the bombing began in late February.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Cisse isn’t widely viewed as being as polished as the first-round cornerbacks, but KC could hand him to defensive backs coach Dave Merritt, then set it and forget it.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Those moves were widely expected, as Geren was already referred to as the board’s president at an introductory news conference for new Superintendent Peter Licata on March 24.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Akçam is widely recognized as one of the first Turkish scholars to write extensively on the Ottoman-Turkish Genocide of the Armenians in the early 20th century.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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All four astronauts have been studying the moon extensively in their mission preparation, of course, but the precise launch date and time determined the specific features each would target during their all-too-fleeting close encounter, making this review time a necessity.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
4 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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In the regional final against Notre Dame, Heckel drove past her defender and hit a falling-down right-hander that bounced perfectly off the glass and in right before the buzzer and gave UConn a 32-25 lead heading into the locker room at halftime.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
3 Apr. 2026
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The operation seemingly goes perfectly, allowing Conley to walk off with another success.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Convenience stores and gas station minju-marts are generally open as well.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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The players and coaches feel more at ease, and a comfortable team generally plays better.—
Joe Davidson
April 3,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Conclusively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conclusively. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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