1
as in decision
a position arrived at after consideration
the marketing consultant's verdict was that we were doing just fine
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2
as in opinion
an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge
was anxious to hear her best friend's verdict on her new boyfriend
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Recent Examples of verdict
Golos denies the charge, but said the verdict put all its participants at risk of criminal prosecution.
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Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
Murphy accepted the partial verdict after denying a request from the prosecution to send the jury back into deliberations for a third time.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2025
Despite not being found guilty of the charges that carried the most prison time, Combs was denied bail by U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian just hours after the verdict was handed down.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 9 July 2025
Defense attorneys for Combs, who claim 21 to 27 months in prison is more appropriate, had asked Subramanian to release their high-profile client on bail hours after last week's split verdict.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
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Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
Murphy accepted the partial verdict after denying a request from the prosecution to send the jury back into deliberations for a third time.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2025
Despite not being found guilty of the charges that carried the most prison time, Combs was denied bail by U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian just hours after the verdict was handed down.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 9 July 2025
Defense attorneys for Combs, who claim 21 to 27 months in prison is more appropriate, had asked Subramanian to release their high-profile client on bail hours after last week's split verdict.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verdict
Noun
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The decision comes as the broadcaster weighs the impact on contestants who participated in the competition.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 July 2025
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The decision about whether to transfer the case to adult court will be made by prosecutors at a later date.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Many of his opinions are unorthodox and expressed with a freewheeling exuberance generally unknown in a profession—classical-music criticism—that is normally self-effacing and respectful, if not carpet-slipper timid and dull.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
20 July 2025
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Another envelope would follow with the state’s response, then another with the court’s opinion.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
20 July 2025
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The series came to a dramatic conclusion on Sunday, July 23, when Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales were crowned season 7’s winners.—
Erin Clements,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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In fact… The Chinese military does use Nvidia chips, according to research by Georgetown’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology, which analyzed 66,000 military purchasing records to come to that conclusion.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Some examples might include: Faith – Avoiding investments in companies that conflict with your beliefs.—
James Brewer,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Manning spoke out about Williams and shared his belief that Johnson will be exactly what the doctor ordered for the young quarterback.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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The reopening has created a buzz among locals and visitors alike, offering a unique way to cool off in the city—with Eiffel Tower views included.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
19 July 2025
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An aerial view shows homes burned in the Eaton Fire on February 05, 2025, in Altadena, California.—
Umair Irfan,
Wired News,
19 July 2025
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Moreover, Kremlin insiders suspect that the 50-day window before any new US sanctions hit is plenty of time for their military push in Ukraine to pay off – or, failing that, for a notoriously changeable President Trump to change his mind on Russia once again.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
15 July 2025
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First, keep in mind that AGI and ASI will have been data trained by the vast stores of human writing.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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“Verdict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verdict. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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