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
The implications of this verdict go way beyond Kaley, and even way beyond those thousands of other plaintiffs.
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Elizabeth Nolan Brown, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
The public reaction to, not even just the verdict yesterday but to the trial itself, has been so positive because the outcome is monumental.
—Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2026
The jurors concluded that the woman, known only as Kaley, should be awarded with $6 million, making for a rare verdict holding Silicon Valley accountable for its role in fueling a youth mental health crisis.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026
The verdicts from California and New Mexico may be a sign of things to come.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Elizabeth Nolan Brown, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
The public reaction to, not even just the verdict yesterday but to the trial itself, has been so positive because the outcome is monumental.
—Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2026
The jurors concluded that the woman, known only as Kaley, should be awarded with $6 million, making for a rare verdict holding Silicon Valley accountable for its role in fueling a youth mental health crisis.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026
The verdicts from California and New Mexico may be a sign of things to come.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verdict
Noun
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All decisions of the judges regarding this Promotion are final and binding in all respects.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Olsson and Garden set a deadline in the summer for a point at which Olsson wouldn’t take any more calls, providing the time and space to make her decision without noise.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author's and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Ask your server for their opinion on the natural wines, or go for a low-key aperitivo.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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In forensic anthropology, this conclusion typically follows analysis of bone condition, degradation and other physical markers that help specialists estimate how long remains have been interred or stored.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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Again, there were hints in the data but no definitive conclusions.—
Mariangela Lisanti,
Twin Cities,
27 Mar. 2026
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But, for many American Jews, Zionism has come to represent the belief that there should be such a home—both because of the Jewish people’s ties to their ancestral land and because of the centuries of persecution that Jews endured, culminating with the Holocaust.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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According to Christian belief, Jesus was arrested, tried by Roman authorities and sentenced to death by crucifixion.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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His predecessor, former NSA director Mike Rogers, shared a similar view.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
26 Mar. 2026
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David’s view The voters most keen to talk with political reporters are, typically, extremely engaged in politics.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Tax season, savings strategies, and investment planning are all pulling at your attention, and your analytical mind is more than capable of working through the complexity.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Trust in the power of the mind.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Verdict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verdict. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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