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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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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
Their conclusions are based on more than four years of observations.
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Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
That’s not a bad thing, necessarily — television is generally more about character than conclusions, and some of these people make decent company.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
People who on their own wantonly take an IQ test often jump to false conclusions based on taking one test at one point in time.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Rather than make assumptions and jump to conclusions, the Libra energy asks us to do the right thing and handle situations with kindness.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 1 Oct. 2024
But the conclusions that follow from the axiom of choice once sparked the biggest controversy in mathematics.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2024
Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
That’s not a bad thing, necessarily — television is generally more about character than conclusions, and some of these people make decent company.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
People who on their own wantonly take an IQ test often jump to false conclusions based on taking one test at one point in time.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Rather than make assumptions and jump to conclusions, the Libra energy asks us to do the right thing and handle situations with kindness.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 1 Oct. 2024
But the conclusions that follow from the axiom of choice once sparked the biggest controversy in mathematics.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclusions
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Armed with that capability, managers — and all employees — can make better decisions for their companies and the societies that depend on their goods and services.Lynn Schenk Alison Smart, Harvard Business Review, 4 Oct. 2024
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Use their on-the-ground perspective to inform strategic decisions.Tom Lawrence, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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But past results are not necessarily indicative of future outcomes.Justin Worland, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
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This would enable dentists to diagnose conditions earlier and ensure patients receive better preventive care, improving oral health outcomes.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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That includes higher standard deductions, a lower top marginal tax rate, bigger child tax credits, lower estate taxes and certain deductions tailored for small businesses.Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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In addition to expanding the number of participating states, Direct File will now cover additional types of income, credits, and deductions.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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With that in mind, be sure to filter any public opinions through your company values.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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People form their opinions in seconds, often without meeting you in person.Sam Nelson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Forty private universities have been accused of conspiring to overcharge students for tuition as a result of counting the assets of noncustodial parents when making their financial aid determinations.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
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The investigation found that 56 companies appeared to rely on undisclosed GRAS safety determinations for 275 chemicals.Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
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The court remained silent as the verdicts were read.Adrian Sainz, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
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Kamala Harris has historically declined to purse death penalty verdicts as a District Attorney, but hasn’t mentioned her current stance or given a statement on the death of Marcellus Williams.Brea Baker, refinery29.com, 1 Oct. 2024
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The consequences of this dissatisfaction is a drop in engagement, productivity and ultimately the company’s bottom line.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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By now, the consequences are all too familiar.Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Conclusions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conclusions. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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