1
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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2
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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3
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
Monday night is the perfect conclusion.
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Chilekasi Adele, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
With Rush, that dynamic expands outward, inviting viewers to draw their own conclusions of what deserves to be present or absent.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Jan. 2026
Just days after the conclusion of another dismal season, the Jets began reaching out to candidates for their vacant defensive coordinator role.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Many Democrats have slammed the administration's conclusions, arguing that the video does not appear to show the woman trying to hit officers.
—Maggie Vespa, NBC news, 8 Jan. 2026
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While our ape ancestors might well have been consuming naturally fermented alcohol for millions of years, only humans, with our powers of logical inference, have been able to refine the process.—
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Our work also helps explain how people make what psychologists call compensatory inferences.—
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The prose looks polished, charts look clean, and a single percentage point buried in the model quietly pushes the decision in a different direction.—
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His reckless decision to escalate the aggression and number of immigration agents is a causal factor, regardless of the outcome of an investigation into this tragic death.—
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The highly skilled team — including neonatologists, nurses, respiratory therapists, and pediatric specialists — provides immediate access to advanced treatments and technology, improving outcomes and offering families peace of mind.—
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Participation and learning outcomes must first be approved by a licensed educator.—
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Did the 'Christy' ending happen in real life?—
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The ending of the film certainly leaves it open to the possibility.—
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The push underscores a rift within the Senate GOP conference about how best to navigate the shutdown and the cessation of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.—
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This development, while carrying with it new risks for Sudan's future, may also bear opportunities for an eventual settlement, or at least a temporary cessation of hostilities.—
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The new senior deduction of up to $6,000 will help offset federal taxes on benefits at tax time.—
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That sum is the amounts received by interactive sports wagering operators from sports wagers as authorized under state law, less the amounts paid as winnings before any deductions for expenses, fees, or taxes.—
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But Jennings' liberal attitude toward the airing of his opinions, regardless of their content, almost cost him the job.—
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Lawmakers critical of the military action argue the rationale in the opinion is inadequate for the situation and have demanded that it be made public.—
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This move risks dangerous results from the military and security establishment in the country, as well as the substantial Cuban contingent working in the security sphere.—
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According to Fox 5, citing a flight expert, the unusual incident may not have been the result of a hard landing, but a possible malfunction in the aircraft’s automatic braking system.—
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“Conclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conclusion. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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