as in final
following all others of the same kind in order or time
the concluding statement will be read by the secretary
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as in ending
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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as in stopping
to come to an end
the concert concluded late in the evening
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as in arranging
to bring about through discussion and compromise
concluded an economic agreement among the world's leading industrial nations
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as in deciding
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
he concluded that the reprimand could wait until later
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as in deriving
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 concluding
Phil Rogers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
While concluding his lengthy run as Captain America, Evans didn’t remain off the big screen for long.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
The theft was discovered during a routine inventory check of the warehouse when officials realized that a significant amount of barrels originally containing the syrup were empty, concluding that it had been transferred to other containers during the heist.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
Her Brat 2025 Arena Tour will kick off April 22 in Austin before concluding at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on May 4.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 6 Dec. 2024
The two remaining defendants in the YSL trial, Yak Gotti and Shannon Stillwell, have been found not guilty on RICO charges, concluding a dramatic, long-running case continuing to make waves in Atlanta’s hip-hop scene.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2024
In the interim, the Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling concluding that former presidents could not be charged for official acts, and evidence related to their official work as president could not be used as evidence against them.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2024
Swift is currently on a brief respite from her record-breaking tour after concluding the final dates in Toronto.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Melinda criticizes Knight's skincare regime and footwear choices before concluding that Jess is using her career to hide from something and suggests our stalwart agent consider freezing her eggs.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 26 Nov. 2024
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This storyline provided intrigue at the winter meetings, which are concluding Thursday, but in this case there’s not likely to be fire where there is smoke.
—Phil Rogers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
While concluding his lengthy run as Captain America, Evans didn’t remain off the big screen for long.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
The theft was discovered during a routine inventory check of the warehouse when officials realized that a significant amount of barrels originally containing the syrup were empty, concluding that it had been transferred to other containers during the heist.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
Her Brat 2025 Arena Tour will kick off April 22 in Austin before concluding at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on May 4.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 6 Dec. 2024
The two remaining defendants in the YSL trial, Yak Gotti and Shannon Stillwell, have been found not guilty on RICO charges, concluding a dramatic, long-running case continuing to make waves in Atlanta’s hip-hop scene.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2024
In the interim, the Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling concluding that former presidents could not be charged for official acts, and evidence related to their official work as president could not be used as evidence against them.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2024
Swift is currently on a brief respite from her record-breaking tour after concluding the final dates in Toronto.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Melinda criticizes Knight's skincare regime and footwear choices before concluding that Jess is using her career to hide from something and suggests our stalwart agent consider freezing her eggs.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 26 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concluding
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The decision in the final weeks of President Joe Biden's administration sets up a fight over the future of California's vehicle regulations.David Shepardson, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Monetary policy Policymakers at the European Central Bank announced their fourth and final rate cut of the year last Thursday.Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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Kim Kardashian is ending the year on a high note, opening the first flagship in New York City for her rapidly expanding Skims brand, on Fifth Avenue in the heart of midtown.Booth Moore, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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In fact, Best Buy’s revenues have declined 4% y-o-y in the first nine months of FY 2025 (year ending Jan 2025) and also fell 11% last year in FY 2024.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Nothing is stopping you from trying out things.Adam Fayed, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Beyoncé and Jay-Z made a surprise appearance at the premiere to support their 12-year-old, stopping for rare photos on the red carpet.Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
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Fundamentally, data modeling involves arranging data in a structured way to improve accessibility and use for a range of applications and analyses.Artyom Keydunov, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Everyday materials and equipment easily found at home or from the grocery store or local specialty shops will be used to demystify the age old art of flower arranging.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
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Before deciding to play this game, ensure that your company is not only prepared to compete but is also equipped to be a valuable player in the investor’s portfolio.Cody Slach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Officials are still deciding on the next steps, starting with a more inclusive process.Travis Loller, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The video is the latest in a lengthy stream of controversies the probation department has faced in recent years.James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2023
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The shooting happened the day before the fifth anniversary of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting that killed 17 and is the latest in what has become a deadly new year in the U.S.Joey Cappelletti and Mike Householder, Anchorage Daily News, 15 Feb. 2023
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Known for finishing bourbon in port barrels, Angel’s Envy in Louisville, Kentucky, is a leader in barrel experimentation.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Cask finishing, putting a mature spirit in a barrel that previously held another liquid, has become extremely popular among beverage companies.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Over-blanching cooks the vegetable, while under-blanching stimulates enzyme activity instead of halting it.Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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The judge issued a preliminary injunction halting the deal, which the companies can appeal.Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Concluding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concluding. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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