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 series concludes with a major, physical altercation with his new flame Bronte (Madeline Brewer), which only ends when police stop Joe in his tracks.
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Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 2 May 2025
To cope, Bobby impregnates and marries another Veronica (Blake Lively), who is so attractive and kind and cheerful and perfect that we are forced to conclude that Bobby must really, really love brunette Veronica to still be thinking about her despite being wed to an angel.
—Lizzie Logan, Vulture, 2 May 2025
What’s next: The Royals conclude their three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday afternoon.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2025
Production recently concluded on the show’s ninth season in Atlanta with a premiere date yet to be announced.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 1 May 2025
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Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 2 May 2025
To cope, Bobby impregnates and marries another Veronica (Blake Lively), who is so attractive and kind and cheerful and perfect that we are forced to conclude that Bobby must really, really love brunette Veronica to still be thinking about her despite being wed to an angel.
—Lizzie Logan, Vulture, 2 May 2025
What’s next: The Royals conclude their three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday afternoon.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2025
Production recently concluded on the show’s ninth season in Atlanta with a premiere date yet to be announced.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 1 May 2025
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Major automakers want Congress to bar California's landmark plan to end the sale of gasoline-only vehicles by 2035 that has been adopted by 11 other states, warning the rules could begin impacting vehicle shipments in a few months.—
David Shepardson,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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The three-time Pro Bowler’s placement on this list is operating under the assumption that Andrews is content remaining with the Ravens and hasn’t become disenchanted with all of the trade speculation and criticism he’s gotten for how Baltimore’s 2024 season ended.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Commentary: Is Trump's plan for tariff relief for automakers too late to stop global impact?—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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The administration has also asked food companies to voluntarily stop using another six dyes—Green No. 3, Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5, Yellow No. 6, Blue No. 1, and Blue No. 2—by the end of 2026.—
Jamie Ducharme,
Health,
30 Apr. 2025
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But the large open kitchen that takes up most of the room is the same—with cooks’ stations encircling a central vent that’s dramatically cantilevered, like the funnel of a cruise ship—as is the seating, much of it arranged around a sweeping U-shaped counter.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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Gaps in its provenance, especially around World War II, resulted in the im Kinsky auction house working to arrange a settlement between the consignor, a private Austrian citizen, and the heirs of the Lieser family for a share of the sale.—
Karen K. Ho for ARTnews,
Robb Report,
2 May 2025
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In lieu of two events, he’s decided to combine the unveiling of his fall 2025 haute couture collection with a celebration event at his Paris headquarters, which is a stone’s throw from the Opéra Garnier.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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Some filmmakers have decided to expand Iran’s underground cinema.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Trump administration takes aim at climate change The Trump administration is continuing to pursue its pledge to prioritize American energy independence and scale back the federal government's plans to understand and prevent climate change.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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And also, just understanding [Annie and Smoke’s] love, the depth of their love.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
24 Apr. 2025
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Woods finishes at 9-over 153, the highest 36-hole total of his career.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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But Libby's post pointed out that the athlete finished fifth in a boys' competition, just two years earlier.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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That shouldn’t be a surprise because the Packers would rather cease to exist as a franchise than draft an offensive lineman who can’t play at least three.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Without these little guys and their fellow pollinators, our gardens would be devoid of fruit, our flowers would not spread, and many species that rely on them would cease to exist.—
Katie Akin,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
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During his first term, Trump pulled the U.S. out of the nuclear agreement negotiated with Iran by President Barack Obama.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
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Juggling showings, negotiating offers, and hunting for your dream home within budget is an all-consuming task.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2025
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“Conclude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conclude. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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