as in decided
to give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute)
his version of what had happened was generally adjudged to be completely fictitious
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Recent Examples of adjudged
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov won the Hart Trophy as the NHL player adjudged to be the most valuable to his team, marking the second such honor of his career after also winning the award in 2019.
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Mercury News, 12 June 2026
The most controversial decision in this regard came in the 3-0 win against Liverpool in November when Andy Robertson was adjudged to be offside and affecting goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma when Virgil van Dijk 'scored' from a corner.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 May 2026
Tels turned villain 24 minutes later when his high foot was adjudged to have made contact with Ethan Ampadu’s head.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
Others may not be adjudged to need inpatient treatment, but still need significant support along the road to recovery.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
Mercury News, 12 June 2026
The most controversial decision in this regard came in the 3-0 win against Liverpool in November when Andy Robertson was adjudged to be offside and affecting goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma when Virgil van Dijk 'scored' from a corner.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 May 2026
Tels turned villain 24 minutes later when his high foot was adjudged to have made contact with Ethan Ampadu’s head.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
Others may not be adjudged to need inpatient treatment, but still need significant support along the road to recovery.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjudged
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Without a staff, and also faced with electrical issues, Robertson and two cousins decided to temporarily close the restaurant’s doors on May 12.—
Angela Osorio,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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Gerrit Cole was originally lined up to start Sunday, but the Yankees decided to give their ace — and the rest of the rotation — an extra day of rest amid a stretch of 16 consecutive games without an off-day.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2026
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New Jersey governor Mikie Sherrill has been determined to avoid offsetting the costs on to taxpayers, and unsuccessfully called for FIFA to help share the cost burden, and Mamdani sympathizes with her position.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Investigators determined that Teahan had supplied Windham with the fentanyl that caused his death.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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You're allowed to be yourself, even on your worst days, and you don't get judged for it.—
Alexa Liacko,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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It is increasingly judged by curation, intention and whether the experience feels worthy of our time, money and attention.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The boy's family settled a federal lawsuit with the city earlier this year.—
TRAVIS LOLLER,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
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What the law says This new memo calls into question what legal experts say has been settled law for decades.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
20 June 2026
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Among the revisions, the agreement recognizes the City of Mableton Municipal Court and preserves the city's ability to retain revenue generated through matters adjudicated there.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Once his South Bay case is adjudicated, authorities said he will then be brought back to Orange County to face charges for a 2018 fatal shooting in Westminster.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
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Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias also is widely considered to be preparing a run for mayor.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Tatum is now healthy, and the Celtics — the 2024 NBA champions — are considered one of the favorites to trade for Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2026
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This means that the issue of AI sentience can never be definitively and unanimously resolved.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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In each case, council members had to decide whether to use their power, spelled out in the City Charter, to suspend colleagues accused of wrongdoing — stripping away their duties until their criminal cases were resolved.—
Los Angeles City Hall,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Any such controversy or claim shall be arbitrated on an individual basis and shall not be consolidated in any arbitration with any claim or controversy of any other party.—
CBS News Philadelphia Staff,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Alleged violations of these treaties are arbitrated through the Investor State Dispute Settlement system (ISDS), which has turned out to be a boon for fossil asset owners.—
JESSICA F. GREEN,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Adjudged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjudged. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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