1
as in inferences
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 decisions
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 outcomes
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
all their efforts came to no practical conclusion
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as in endings
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 cessations
the stopping of a process or activity
a bell signaled the conclusion of the event
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Recent Examples of conclusions
Fifteen minutes later, the board reconvenes and compares conclusions before continuing the discussion.
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Jane Sadowsky, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
Again, there were hints in the data but no definitive conclusions.
—Mariangela Lisanti, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2026
But scientists have drawn similar conclusions in recent research.
—Carmel Wroth, NPR, 27 Mar. 2026
Jessica Abegg Investigators are still looking into the cause of the fire and don't yet have any preliminary conclusions, but said a Denver Zoo security guard was the initial 911 caller.
—Austen Erblat, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
The conclusions could carry significant political repercussions because some Republican lawmakers are threatening a vote to expel Cherfilus-McCormick from the House.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Researchers have since thrown cold water on the conspiracists’ eyebrow-raising conclusions, arguing that the mound is nothing particularly unusual when considering the surrounding canyon system.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 26 Mar. 2026
Because amphetamines are less commonly prescribed in Europe, there were too few children in the dataset to draw accurate conclusions about drugs such as Adderall and psychotic disorders, Kelleher said.
—David Cox, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
Bianco has said the gap between the two sides’ conclusions is too large to ignore.
—Tom Coulter, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
Jane Sadowsky, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
Again, there were hints in the data but no definitive conclusions.
—Mariangela Lisanti, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2026
But scientists have drawn similar conclusions in recent research.
—Carmel Wroth, NPR, 27 Mar. 2026
Jessica Abegg Investigators are still looking into the cause of the fire and don't yet have any preliminary conclusions, but said a Denver Zoo security guard was the initial 911 caller.
—Austen Erblat, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
The conclusions could carry significant political repercussions because some Republican lawmakers are threatening a vote to expel Cherfilus-McCormick from the House.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Researchers have since thrown cold water on the conspiracists’ eyebrow-raising conclusions, arguing that the mound is nothing particularly unusual when considering the surrounding canyon system.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 26 Mar. 2026
Because amphetamines are less commonly prescribed in Europe, there were too few children in the dataset to draw accurate conclusions about drugs such as Adderall and psychotic disorders, Kelleher said.
—David Cox, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
Bianco has said the gap between the two sides’ conclusions is too large to ignore.
—Tom Coulter, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclusions
Noun
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The problem is that such inferences are often wildly speculative and will almost certainly lead to false convictions or arrests.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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In the video, which circulated Tuesday on social media, Dye used voices that made inferences about Malukas’ sexuality.—
Jenna Fryer,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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By the time he gets called, families can be at war over decisions about dad’s house, mom’s assets or grandma’s healthcare.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Their intensity and compression of timescale require curatorial decisions to be shaped by different tempos of attention.—
Manuela Moscoso,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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The company’s Publicis Sports Intelligence platform, powered by Epsilon identity, is able to let marketers plan, personalize and measure investments and outcomes across media, experiential, content, hospitality, sponsorships, and commerce.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
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Astronomers have discussed three possible outcomes.—
Tony Hoffman,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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As Quibi learned the hard way, accelerated timelines rarely produce Hollywood endings.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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Neither requires action because the endings to their stories have already been written.—
Charlie Tyrell,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2026
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Temporary cessations of hostility, but no permanent closing of the moral and social divide between debtor and creditor, and no giving up on the thought that some lives matter more than others.—
Henry Freedland,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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As deductions narrow and dependents age out, Roth withdrawals become one of the cleanest sources of tax-free income available for the 62-to-70 age group.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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The form includes the deductions for tip income, overtime earnings, seniors and auto loan interest.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Texas A&M University, nor of Fortune.—
Siddharth Misra,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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The city is also considering moving Miami Police Department headquarters to the Freedom Park site, pending results of a traffic study.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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The results are in for the Idaho Lottery’s draw games on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Conclusions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conclusions. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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