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
Why are American jurors more willing than ever to award astronomical verdicts?
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Robert Tyson, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
The guilty verdict came after Davis rejected multiple plea deals offered by prosecutors, KXNET reported.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2025
But the jury returned a guilty verdict within a day of beginning deliberations.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 22 May 2025
After Mosey was accused of rape, Bruny urged him to partake in a Haitian rum-bath ritual; when Mosey was acquitted in March 2023, Bruny told him the voodoo gods had taken a hand in the verdict.
—Amy Kaufman, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
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Robert Tyson, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
The guilty verdict came after Davis rejected multiple plea deals offered by prosecutors, KXNET reported.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2025
But the jury returned a guilty verdict within a day of beginning deliberations.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 22 May 2025
After Mosey was accused of rape, Bruny urged him to partake in a Haitian rum-bath ritual; when Mosey was acquitted in March 2023, Bruny told him the voodoo gods had taken a hand in the verdict.
—Amy Kaufman, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verdict
Noun
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In the 2025 General Assembly session, lawmakers passed legislation aiming to mitigate potential disruptions in the state marketplace due to federal decisions.—
Danielle J. Brown,
Baltimore Sun,
6 June 2025
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Financially, Venus in Taurus also encourages you to invest wisely, specifically in what will bring long-term value, whether that’s adding quality pieces to your wardrobe or making smart financial decisions.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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While feelings of self-doubt might arise, don’t let others’ opinions deter you from pursuing your goals.—
Essence,
Essence,
2 June 2025
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The law was upheld last year in an opinion written by a prominent conservative judge.—
David G. Savage,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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In other words, hundreds of politicians would sit around D.C. for weeks, and even months, trying to come to a conclusion as to what to charge other Countries that are treating us unfairly.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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In its conclusion, the court ruled in favor of a permanent injunction on the tariff orders nationwide.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
30 May 2025
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With antisemitic beliefs already at their highest levels in decades, and with Jewish communities around the world facing a tsunami of antisemitic harassment and vandalism, especially post-Oct. 7, his comments about Jews and praise for Hitler are reaching a younger, more susceptible audience.—
Jonathan A. Greenblatt,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
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But that week, belief felt like the scarcest resource of all.—
Curt Steinhorst,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The poll found that only 20% of U.K. adults had a favorable view of Markle, while 65% of respondents had a negative view of the duchess.—
Ashley Hume , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2025
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Scenic hiking trails weave through quiet valleys, offering breathtaking views of wildlife in their natural habitat.—
Carlsen Jes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2025
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Theme parks, movies and cars are on his mind in and out of the office.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
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Trump’s crackdown could see more Chinese scholars, including some of the brightest minds in their fields, return to their home country – or choose to stay in the first place, rejecting a US education for a Chinese degree instead.—
Steven Jiang,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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“Verdict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verdict. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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