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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foregone conclusions
Noun
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In a campaign as odd as this one, there are no sure things.—
Dan Walters,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026 -
Few sure things in the acting categories Whether those changes will have any effect on some of the night’s closest races remains to be seen.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Another splices real combat videos between home runs and slam dunks from Wii Sports.—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2026
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March is bursting with sales, shows, slam dunks and everything in between.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Her slightly shorter brunette locks feature a hint of golden highlights that frame her face.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Each container comes with a matching lid with a silicone gasket, which provides an airtight seal and locks in freshness.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Foregone conclusions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foregone%20conclusions. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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