ADJUDGED Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

adjudged

verb

past tense of adjudge

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 The implementation of these improvements was messy, including in Missouri; in 1969, the Supreme Court adjudged that a recent redistricting plan in the state fell short of one person, one vote. — Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026 The two centre-backs were grappling in the penalty area, and Konsa was adjudged to have pulled Ballard to the ground after a long throw-in. — Art De Roché, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 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. — Mercury News, 12 June 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

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Beni Rugs’ founders Robert Wright and Tiberio Lobo-Navia decided to integrate this into their latest collection, Chelsea, which elevates their product to true, slow luxury status.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
So why has Mikel Arteta decided to go public on having his own DNA mapped?

— Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of decided

Verb

Deputies arrived and determined Suastegui-Velazquez was a victim of a homicide.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 10 Oct. 2026
But after a while, the lack of grounding gets tiring, as various supernatural shenanigans appear to be determined more by plot convenience than anything else.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of determined

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The new Type 01—revealed today in New York—will be judged by the same standards, with the arguments already begun and the marque, again, putting its future on the line.

— Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026
Consistently leaving feeling judged or depleted warrants a closer look at the relationship.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of judged

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Kim argued that rules on commercial use and permissions should be settled before the industry sets any technical standards.

— Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
The back end of the bullpen settled into a rhythm with Tanner Scott serving as the setup man and Edwin Díaz reestablishing himself as the closer.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of settled

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The lawsuits Hoekstra has filed lean on a similar legal theory to the landmark social media case that was adjudicated in California in March, on which her firm assisted.

— Jake Rosenwasser, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026
The events recreate Ireland’s own experience with the actor Scott Shepherd in 2012, an act that was messily adjudicated before MeToo, and which, as of Pre-Existing Condition, is still a raw thing.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of adjudicated

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Moore, who is seeking reelection, is considered a potential presidential candidate in 2028.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
The fathers of the three friends, who are under 21 and considered minors under Mississippi law, filed the federal lawsuit Monday on their behalf.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of considered

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The Big Window Issues to Watch Out For Experiencing a draft doesn’t automatically mean your windows require complete replacement, as minor issues can often be resolved with simple repairs.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
Its lawyers argued that the Constitution and federal law do not allow for such claims to be resolved in local courts.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of resolved

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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
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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