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as in referee
a person who impartially decides or resolves a dispute or controversy
their father always played the role of judge when there was a disagreement between the siblings
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as in court
a public official having authority to decide questions of law
the judge gave the defendant a suspended sentence
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as in to decide
to give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute)
the committee will judge the case solely on the evidence
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as in to estimate
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
considering the amount of dough we have, I judge we'll get about six dozen cookies out of it
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as in to understand
to form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information
I judge that the girl has had a troubled relationship with her mother
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as in to think
to have as an opinion
I judge that he knew what kind of woman she was when he married her
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Recent Examples of judge
Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
The group temporarily changed its name to the Article 8 Alliance, referencing part of the Massachusetts Constitution that outlines the impeachment of judges.
—Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 2 Mar. 2025
Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
Award Juries And Creative Recognition Awards have long been the currency of the creative industry, but winning isn’t enough—who’s judging the work is just as important as who’s making it.
—Gully Flowers, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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Noun
In 2024, Boston federal judge Dennis Saylor dismissed Mexico's case but he later was overruled by a federal appeals court.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
The group temporarily changed its name to the Article 8 Alliance, referencing part of the Massachusetts Constitution that outlines the impeachment of judges.
—Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 2 Mar. 2025
Verb
Harry Bosch is set to work his last case as Bosch: Legacy heads towards its third and final season, and judging by the series trailer that dropped on Thursday, we’re set to learn some dark secrets about his past.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
Award Juries And Creative Recognition Awards have long been the currency of the creative industry, but winning isn’t enough—who’s judging the work is just as important as who’s making it.
—Gully Flowers, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for judge
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The game got quite physical as the referees let the players play.—
Chris Hays,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2025
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In the ninth round, Price had Jonas on the canvas, but it was ruled no knockdown by the referee.—
Sarah Shephard,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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Investigators soon determined, and so did the courts, that a motley group of arsonists had intentionally torched the factory, seemingly for the insurance money.—
Jody Mamone,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2025
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As a seasoned commissioner and a longtime attorney, Silver would likely also be viewed by courts as especially credible and authoritative.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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Conversely, could the Blues still decide to add to the roster?—
Jeremy Rutherford,
The Athletic,
7 Mar. 2025
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But when Allie decides to give her ex-fiance a second chance and jilts her new flatmate, Hedra’s demure demeanor begins to shift and increasingly sour.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
6 Mar. 2025
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For instance, in one case, an attorney who initially estimated medical expenses at 2x through his manual review determined, after utilizing AcroDocz, that the correct amount was actually 4.5x.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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The full rebuilding of the devastated enclave would need 10 years and cost more than $50 billion, with housing alone estimated to cost $15 billion.—
Jomana Karadsheh and Mostafa Salem,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
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The real stories of the game and its people from someone who lives it and understands it better than any member of the media who has never played the game ever could.—
Jon Krawczynski,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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Teaching kids how to understand and handle their emotions builds resilience.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2025
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Freedom girls head coach Mike Bush thought Clermont’s 2024 finish led to Saturday’s win.—
Steve Gorches,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2025
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At first, paramedics thought the dog wanted to play.—
Rick Jervis,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Major League Baseball umpires get the vast majority of ball-strike calls right.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Previously tested in the minor leagues, with positive feedback and results, the ABS challenge system enables pitchers, batters and catchers — but not managers, crucially — to fact-check umpires in real time by requesting a specific pitch be reviewed by the automated zone.—
Aaron Gleeman,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Bond concerns in Mecklenburg courts This isn’t the first time local police have called attention to low bonds set by Mecklenburg County magistrates.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Jan. 2025
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Decision on his brother delayed Another Miami magistrate judge, Lisette Reid, denied a $115 million bond request in December by the third brother, Tal.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Judge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/judge. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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