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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 adjudicated
Fully funding immigration judges and Border Patrol to ensure asylum cases are quickly and fairly adjudicated while stopping real crime such as drug and human trafficking.
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Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Chesterton will refer information about Miller to the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, which will conduct its own investigation after the criminal case is adjudicated.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Georgia, almost every single cycle after the Voting Rights Act, had to have its maps adjudicated by a court, and that was true for a lot of southern states.
—Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
Williams, who died late last year, is one of two plaintiffs who have died before their CVA cases were adjudicated.
—Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 14 Jan. 2026
That earlier case was not adjudicated, however, and McLeod disappeared after Mitchell’s death.
—Stefani Barber, NBC news, 26 Dec. 2025
Her death was the catalyst for the law passed four years later that requires higher education institutions to publish annual security reports, or ASRs, about crime on or near campus, whether it has been adjudicated or simply alleged, according to the Congressional Research Service.
—Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 23 Dec. 2025
Juveniles are committed to youth services after being adjudicated delinquent by a court.
—Arkansas Online, 18 Dec. 2025
Let it be adjudicated on a perhaps even deeper level.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2025
Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Chesterton will refer information about Miller to the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, which will conduct its own investigation after the criminal case is adjudicated.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Georgia, almost every single cycle after the Voting Rights Act, had to have its maps adjudicated by a court, and that was true for a lot of southern states.
—Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
Williams, who died late last year, is one of two plaintiffs who have died before their CVA cases were adjudicated.
—Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 14 Jan. 2026
That earlier case was not adjudicated, however, and McLeod disappeared after Mitchell’s death.
—Stefani Barber, NBC news, 26 Dec. 2025
Her death was the catalyst for the law passed four years later that requires higher education institutions to publish annual security reports, or ASRs, about crime on or near campus, whether it has been adjudicated or simply alleged, according to the Congressional Research Service.
—Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 23 Dec. 2025
Juveniles are committed to youth services after being adjudicated delinquent by a court.
—Arkansas Online, 18 Dec. 2025
Let it be adjudicated on a perhaps even deeper level.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjudicated
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At the same time, losses are mounting on the frontlines, and millions of people who have fled as refugees have now settled abroad.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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The vinegar breaks down odor-causing bacteria while baking soda absorbs musty smells that have settled deep into the fibers, giving the comforter a better chance of coming out truly clean rather than temporarily masked by the fragrance from the detergent.—
Farima Ferguson,
The Spruce,
21 Feb. 2026
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The former owners, Jennifer Bury and Gavin O’Neal, decided to sell the house on the corner of 15th and Franklin streets in early 2024.—
Angela Palermo
February 15,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Feb. 2026
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In a world filled with high-tech robotics kits and programmable gadgets, one artist decided to strip everything back to the fundamentals of physics.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Feb. 2026
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While 657 classified positions have been identified for closure, the district spokesperson said the final number of layoffs has not yet been determined and is expected to be lower due to retirements and other personnel moves.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Fast forward to 1976 and James Wheeler enters a cave determined to uncover the truth — and is never seen again.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2026
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Dominic Solanke was adjudged to have made a fair challenge on City defender Marc Guehi in the act of scoring Tottenham’s first goal, something that annoyed manager Pep Guardiola and his players.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
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So if the Sharks can stay in the playoff picture, defy the prognosticators and get in, then Celebrini should no doubt be considered for the Hart, given to the player adjudged to be the most valuable to his team.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
6 Dec. 2025
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Unlike the first trial in Avignon, which was overseen by five professional magistrates, the appeal trial was judged by a jury, and this time citizens had their say.—
Gaby Wood,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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They are judged on height, distance, style, degree of difficulty and landing, with a maximum score of 150 for each jump.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
21 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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International investment treaty disputes are arbitrated under a third-party institution that employs attorneys who specialize in international law and have no particular ties to either party.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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Before our daughter was born, my husband and I argued, but always resolved our disagreements.—
Yael Schonbrun,
Washington Post,
15 Feb. 2026
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At the heart of peacebuilding is the understanding that conflicts are not resolved by force but through sustained dialogue, empathy and the willingness to find common ground despite deep divisions.—
David Dumke,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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In 2024, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission enforcement officials successfully prosecuted a case involving a man that was killing deer in Little Rock's Cammack Village.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Department of Homeland Security must be overhauled and ICE must be abolished and prosecuted.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Adjudicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjudicated. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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