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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These developments don’t threaten dollar dominance today or tomorrow, but they reflect a genuine, if gradual, de-risking impulse among sovereigns who have concluded that some diversification away from dollar concentration is prudent.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Younger adults, however, are generally more open about financial discussions, often using them as opportunities to learn about saving, investing and different financial experiences, the researchers concluded.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Donald, the last season of “Scrubs” concluded in 2010.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

It added: "For those reasons, we concluded the ads were irresponsible and breached the code."

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Pardon me, Sir, if I say, Abigail concluded, that I fear you are.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

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