as in to decide
to give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute)
when we asked the salesclerk to adjudicate our disagreement, she agreed with me that the white shoes looked better
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Recent Examples of adjudicate
In Florida, officials boast of the cruelty of holding detainees in a swamp before their immigration status is adjudicated — Noem stated that detainees would be offered forms to self-deport at the very entrance to the camp.
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
Which is to say, well before the British arrived in India, generations of Nagar men had made their living adapting to new regimes and ideas, speaking multiple languages, and adjudicating between competing claims.
—Radha Vatsal
june 20, Literary Hub, 20 June 2025
Trump's pardons for nearly all of the 1,600 people charged in connection with the assault on the Capitol extended to more than 450 charged with assaulting or impeding officers -- 300 of whom still had not had their cases fully adjudicated.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 11 June 2025
In December 2024, the teen driver in the March 2024 incident was adjudicated delinquent — the juvenile version of being found guilty — of aiding and abetting first-degree assault of a peace officer.
—Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 18 June 2025
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
Which is to say, well before the British arrived in India, generations of Nagar men had made their living adapting to new regimes and ideas, speaking multiple languages, and adjudicating between competing claims.
—Radha Vatsal
june 20, Literary Hub, 20 June 2025
Trump's pardons for nearly all of the 1,600 people charged in connection with the assault on the Capitol extended to more than 450 charged with assaulting or impeding officers -- 300 of whom still had not had their cases fully adjudicated.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 11 June 2025
In December 2024, the teen driver in the March 2024 incident was adjudicated delinquent — the juvenile version of being found guilty — of aiding and abetting first-degree assault of a peace officer.
—Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjudicate
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However, the applicant team decided instead to proceed to a city hearing, where it was suggested the project be modified to address issues with drainage and setbacks.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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So instead of targeting 2% inflation, the Fed decided to aim for inflation that averages 2% over time.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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For years, Grammy award winner Taj Mahal has settled in for a long run during the week leading up to Thanksgiving.—
Leslie Kelly,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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The transfer of ownership was settled in July and the total purchase price was $5,500,000, $1,071 per square foot.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
20 Aug. 2025
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The midterm Congressional elections will determine whether Trump continues with a majority in the House of Representatives.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Additionally, the terms state that robotaxis shouldn’t be used to provide emergency transportation and that riders in the pilot program will need to arbitrate any dispute.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Given his often conflicting obligations to cyberspace operations under Title 10 of the U.S. Code and signals intelligence under Title 50, he is compelled to arbitrate in favor of one or the other, rather than advocate on behalf of either side.—
James G. Stavridis,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Oct. 2013
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Tomorrow’s e-commerce winners won’t be judged by their storefronts.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The cars in the show were judged in several categories.—
Judy Pochel,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
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Given to the goalkeeper adjudged to be the best at this position.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Given to the coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team’s success.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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“Adjudicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjudicate. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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