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Recent Examples of conclusively
But its resilience is self-evident and the past year of on-off war will have conclusively silenced any moderate voices who suggest Iran does not need a robust means of defending itself.
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Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
Prior to Heuermann’s confessions, authorities had been unable to conclusively connect Vergata to the Gilgo Beach serial killer case.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
If a record conclusively demonstrates that the candidate is ineligible then the officials must declare the candidate ineligible, according to the state agency.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
The earthquake was conclusively linked to an EGS project.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Tyler Robinson’s defense team said in recent court filings that an analysis from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, a federal law enforcement agency, could not conclusively connect a bullet fragment recovered during an autopsy to the rifle found near the scene.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Lawyers for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk have claimed federal authorities were unable to conclusively link a recovered bullet fragment to the rifle found near the scene of Kirk's death.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Tyler Robinson's defense team said in recent court filings that an analysis from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, a federal law enforcement agency, could not conclusively connect a bullet fragment recovered during an autopsy to the rifle found near the scene.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
If clerks or suppliers can’t answer conclusively, that’s a red flag.
—David Kroll, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026
Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
Prior to Heuermann’s confessions, authorities had been unable to conclusively connect Vergata to the Gilgo Beach serial killer case.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
If a record conclusively demonstrates that the candidate is ineligible then the officials must declare the candidate ineligible, according to the state agency.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
The earthquake was conclusively linked to an EGS project.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Tyler Robinson’s defense team said in recent court filings that an analysis from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, a federal law enforcement agency, could not conclusively connect a bullet fragment recovered during an autopsy to the rifle found near the scene.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Lawyers for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk have claimed federal authorities were unable to conclusively link a recovered bullet fragment to the rifle found near the scene of Kirk's death.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Tyler Robinson's defense team said in recent court filings that an analysis from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, a federal law enforcement agency, could not conclusively connect a bullet fragment recovered during an autopsy to the rifle found near the scene.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
If clerks or suppliers can’t answer conclusively, that’s a red flag.
—David Kroll, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclusively
Adverb
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That definitely was not on our agenda for some of our night.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Giveaways were definitely a popular draw to the expo as evidenced by the number of full sponsor bags many patrons carried around.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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An opposition party taking back control of the government would likely see the abandonment of a warming of relations with Israel and the West more broadly.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Apr. 2026
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Conventional warfare, in which bombs are dropped, shipping channels are mined, and the Geneva Conventions apply more broadly, tends to be time-limited (even if the conflict endures for a long period of time).—
Sue Halpern,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Rideshare services are also widely available and make drop-offs simple during busy days.—
Taylor Haught,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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Against that backdrop, the Federal Reserve meets on Tuesday; the central bank is widely expected to keep interest rates steady.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Both depend extensively on two performers in a single location mulling the making of art.—
Jake Coyle,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Grennell also collaborated extensively with the late Heath Ledger across multiple projects, including The Dark Knight and Brokeback Mountain.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Her racial ambiguity was perfectly calibrated to an era in which brands were clamoring to amplify their social-media presence by appealing to as many audiences as possible.—
T. M. Brown,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Greenard perfectly fit defensive coordinator Brian Flores’ system.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The mix of songs from Puth’s new and previous three albums was generally well-paced.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Attendees generally say the gladhanding and networking can be valuable in a city that runs on tips and leaks.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Conclusively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conclusively. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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