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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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 limited series from Emmy-winning Baby Reindeer star and creator Richard Gadd, which features Gadd and Billy Elliot alum Jamie Bell as pseudo-brothers Ruben and Niall, came to a conclusion in the most tragic way possible.
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Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
The company has built a semantic layer on top of its centralized data lake and is adding the contextual metadata that allows AI systems to draw relevant conclusions from queries.
—Peter High, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Using keywords satisfies those requirements, even if the conversation doesn't come to a satisfying conclusion.
—Jill Duffy, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026
Smaller models make that translation harder and the conclusions less reliable.
—Deena Theresa, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
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Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
The company has built a semantic layer on top of its centralized data lake and is adding the contextual metadata that allows AI systems to draw relevant conclusions from queries.
—Peter High, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Using keywords satisfies those requirements, even if the conversation doesn't come to a satisfying conclusion.
—Jill Duffy, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026
Smaller models make that translation harder and the conclusions less reliable.
—Deena Theresa, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclusion
Noun
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The dividing line runs between training and inference.—
Vanessa Bates Ramirez,
Scientific American,
22 May 2026
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The company launched new AI inference and virtualization services on its cloud platform with Red Hat to help enterprises scale artificial intelligence and modernize IT systems.—
Jeff Kilburg,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
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The backstory This all started with a man who loved antiques, and a decision to import a church from Vietnam without a clear idea of what to do with it—plus a love story.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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But accountability requires regular communication regarding how policymakers assess the incoming data and its implications for the economic outlook, as well as the judgements that contribute to their monetary policy decisions.—
Bill English,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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My answer is that the alternative — silence, forgetting, the regime’s preferred outcome — is worse.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
27 May 2026
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When business and tech teams share responsibility for outcomes, decisions stay grounded in real impact.—
Iain Martin,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Noun
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That, too, came with no Hollywood ending.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Aaron Judge ended a career-worst 11-game streak with no RBIs by hitting a game-ending, two-run homer off Kevin Kelly in the ninth inning that lifted the New York Yankees over the Tampa Bay Rays 2-0 Sunday for their first win in five games this year against their AL East rival.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 May 2026
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Iran has sought to put off nuclear talks until after a formal cessation in hostilities.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
23 May 2026
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Wip has distanced itself from comparisons to nicotine pouches, emphasizing that its product is not intended to be used for nicotine cessation.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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That would seem largely due to uncertainty surrounding the ongoing 115 charges case, with some fears a future points deduction could dramatically impact their season.—
Dean Jones,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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That means most plaintiffs must look for a way to claim a legal fee tax deduction.—
Robert W. Wood,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Gillie described his friend as an ardent supporter of free speech who would regularly espouse the right that everyone is entitled to their opinion free from harm.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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In my opinion, Camden, like most other cities, relies too much on the police, giving them a monopoly on public safety.—
John A. Shjarback,
The Conversation,
25 May 2026
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As a result, video became his best friend.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Going into a three-city road trip last week, Hernández said refusing to dwell on poor results, especially in big situations, had been key.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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“Conclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conclusion. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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