Synonyms

concluded

American

[kuhn-kloo-did] / kənˈklu dɪd /

adjective

brought to an end; finished.

The Nigerian contingent to the just concluded Olympics returned with seven gold medals.
The complaint states that this investigation amounts to reopening a concluded issue.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of conclude.

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of concluded

conclude ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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The statement concluded: “NASCAR lost a giant of the sport today, far too soon.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

He concluded by making clear how he saw the Declaration relating to the Constitution.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

A 2025 comprehensive review concluded that B12 deficiency remains a modifiable risk factor for neurological and cognitive problems, especially in high risk groups such as older adults and vegetarians.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

Among the poorest fifth of 45- to 62-year-olds, the median lifetime-spending increase is 15.9%, “with one in four gaining more than 27.4%,” they concluded.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

Einarsson and Skulason both concluded that Bobby, despite his late-life deliberations on the topic, was not a strong believer in the Catholic Church and that he hadn't converted to the faith.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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