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
McFarlane’s first interim spell obviously represents far too small a sample to draw any definitive conclusions about his tactical style.
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Cerys Jones, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
According to Clemente, his analysis of the video of the scene leads him to some conclusions.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 23 Apr. 2026
Steve Baron, a member of the county’s Child Abuse Prevention Council and former child welfare lecturer at Santa Clara University, cautioned against jumping to conclusions.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
None of these are honest declarations or conclusions drawn based on what a project or goal might actually need.
—Aiko Bethea, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
The institute's research has already led to some conclusions that strengthened California's fire code.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
The Ethics Committee released a report on the conclusions of its monthslong investigation into Cherfilus-McCormick's alleged misconduct in January.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Some researchers have pointed to possible shifts in the illicit drug supply, though the data are uneven and conclusions remain tentative.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
The attorney has pushed back on growing public speculation, arguing that without finding Lynette, conclusions about foul play are premature.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Cerys Jones, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
According to Clemente, his analysis of the video of the scene leads him to some conclusions.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 23 Apr. 2026
Steve Baron, a member of the county’s Child Abuse Prevention Council and former child welfare lecturer at Santa Clara University, cautioned against jumping to conclusions.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
None of these are honest declarations or conclusions drawn based on what a project or goal might actually need.
—Aiko Bethea, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
The institute's research has already led to some conclusions that strengthened California's fire code.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
The Ethics Committee released a report on the conclusions of its monthslong investigation into Cherfilus-McCormick's alleged misconduct in January.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Some researchers have pointed to possible shifts in the illicit drug supply, though the data are uneven and conclusions remain tentative.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
The attorney has pushed back on growing public speculation, arguing that without finding Lynette, conclusions about foul play are premature.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclusions
Noun
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Most of the inferences in that profile were wrong.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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But a close reading of the filing encouraged certain inferences.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Playoff series are the epitome of small sample sizes, which is why making sport-changing decisions based on those outcomes makes little sense.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Take a pause before making decisions.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Playoff series are the epitome of small sample sizes, which is why making sport-changing decisions based on those outcomes makes little sense.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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In 1969, the chaos theory founder Edward Lorenz articulated the Butterfly Effect, in which a single, small action in one area can lead to broader, unexpected outcomes in others.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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These periods tend to bring sudden news, endings, breakthroughs or a turning point.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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Word endings did a lot more grammatical work, and verbs followed more complicated patterns.—
Valerie M. Fridland,
The Conversation,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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This cost is nominally shared between employers and employees, but workers bear the real burden through both paycheck deductions and forgone wages.—
Jordan Bruneau,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Second, reward platforms that protect kids with meaningful deductions.—
Larz May,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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That does not affect our reviews, as our opinions remain our own.—
Joe Salas
April 25,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2026
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, or its parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Carter Braxton Worth,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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The results of a toxicological examination are still pending, Bavarian police said.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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But just like MomTok admits, switching things up on occasion can make for interesting results.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Conclusions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conclusions. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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