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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
Introducing this personal animosity to the Supreme Court especially mattered at the conclusion of an electoral race where the presidential election still needed to be resolved.
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Karin Wulf / Made By History, TIME, 17 Jan. 2025
The club also signed Rios Novo, who was claimed via the MLS waiver protocol on a one-year loan from Argentine side Club Atlético Lanús through the 2025 season, with an option to make the transfer permanent at the conclusion of the loan.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ 4-3 overtime win over the New Jersey Devils was a game that at times felt and looked slow but had an energizing conclusion.
—Omar White, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
This is the conclusion of a new study, conducted at the University of Arizona, which has identified an entirely new kind of cosmic collision.
—Ian Randall, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Karin Wulf / Made By History, TIME, 17 Jan. 2025
The club also signed Rios Novo, who was claimed via the MLS waiver protocol on a one-year loan from Argentine side Club Atlético Lanús through the 2025 season, with an option to make the transfer permanent at the conclusion of the loan.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ 4-3 overtime win over the New Jersey Devils was a game that at times felt and looked slow but had an energizing conclusion.
—Omar White, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
This is the conclusion of a new study, conducted at the University of Arizona, which has identified an entirely new kind of cosmic collision.
—Ian Randall, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclusion
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The company focused on memory’s role in AI training and inference.Thomas Coughlin, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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The next chip, projected to hit the market in 2027, will be an energy-saving processor specialized for AI inference.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 2 Jan. 2025
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After giving birth to her daughter, River, the new mom grappled with postpartum depression and doubts about her decision began to surface.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
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This decision reflects overwhelming scientific evidence that monarch populations have plummeted, primarily due to habitat loss, climate change and widespread pesticide use.Sharmeen Morrison, The Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Every owner should thank the players, regardless of the outcome.James Boyd, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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The best possible outcome is a public unmasking of his motives.Paul Hockenos, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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Well, at least one part of this story has a happy ending.Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 8 Jan. 2025
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Now, months later, Solo is getting his happy ending with a familiar family.TJ Macias, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
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Inspired by this dramatic step toward peace, the looming huge challenges ahead are surmountable: release of the remaining hostages, a permanent cessation of hostilities, humanitarian aid, and more.Staff report, Hartford Courant, 15 Jan. 2025
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Alongside Slovakia and Austria, Moldova was thought to be one of the countries most at risk from the cessation of Russian gas supplies.Sam Meredith, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2025
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Finally, Direct File will cover more tax situations, including the Child and Dependent Care Credit, Premium Tax Credit, Credit for the Elderly and Disabled, Retirement Savings Contribution Credits, and deductions for Health Savings Accounts.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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There are no new tax deductions for 2024, Intuit TurboTax reports.Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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Oscar voters — many of whom live in Southern California — are getting a bit more time to register their opinions due to Los Angeles wildfires.Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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In its detailed analysis of the topic, the board cited numerous past board rulings and Supreme Court decisions that say that employers have the right to express their opinions about unions and unionization, but not to compel employees to listen.Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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But regardless of Madigan’s intent, the result was the same: Much of the evidence introduced against him does not tie directly to him.Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2025
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The result is that the EPA vastly underestimates the harm from pesticides to important pollinators.Sharmeen Morrison, The Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Conclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conclusion. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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