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 mixed verdict for Combs is a stunning end for the blockbuster trial.
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2025
The jury returned to deliberate Wednesday morning and, after less than an hour, reached a verdict.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 2 July 2025
At a hearing hours after the verdict was read, U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian denied Combs bail and ordered him to remain in detention until sentencing.
—EW.com, 2 July 2025
Combs prayed with his family, CNN reported, before heading downstairs in the building to wait for a verdict.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2025
The jury returned to deliberate Wednesday morning and, after less than an hour, reached a verdict.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 2 July 2025
At a hearing hours after the verdict was read, U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian denied Combs bail and ordered him to remain in detention until sentencing.
—EW.com, 2 July 2025
Combs prayed with his family, CNN reported, before heading downstairs in the building to wait for a verdict.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verdict
Noun
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Until this can be verified, the City Council must not come close to making any final decision.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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The Trump administration's new rules mean disaster specialists can no longer 'make decisions' on their own.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
11 July 2025
Noun
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In her opinion, runway shows don’t allow for networking opportunities because people just watch the show and leave.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
8 July 2025
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Were those changes enough to sway her opinion on the issue?—
Daniel Bice,
jsonline.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Emmy winner Lee Jung-jae reprises his role as Gi-hun for the Korean thriller's climactic conclusion.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
4 July 2025
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Bypassing Bagwell should begin, in earnest, a pursuit of 3,000 hits that will define the conclusion of Altuve’s career.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
Noun
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Grow by leaving awesome LinkedIn comments Identify your strongest beliefs Your commenting strategy needs a theme.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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While Combs' reputation might precede him in the eyes of some potential jurors, to be seated on the final jury, individuals need to vow to set those beliefs aside.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
Noun
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In the video, Mamdani sheds more light on his views of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.—
Gabe Friedman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 July 2025
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Manistique Boardwalk Stretching nearly two miles along the Lake Michigan shoreline, the city's namesake boardwalk has sweeping water views and offers a gentle, breezy stroll through some of Manistique's most scenic spots.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 July 2025
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Nichols’s insecurities came to mind while reading Leslie’s analysis of Lennon and McCartney.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Looking back at 2024, some prominent CFO hires that come to mind include Alphabet’s recruitment of Anat Ashkenazi from her CFO role at Eli Lilly, bringing her on as the tech company’s finance chief.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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“Verdict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verdict. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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