as in settled
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
The records show the national median time for a case to be adjudicated is just under 11 months.
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Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
He was adjudicated guilty and sentenced to an anger management class and one year of probation, court records show.
—Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
But Democrats have warned that firing thousands of VA employees will have devastating impacts on the nation's veterans, forcing them to wait longer for medical care, to have disability claims adjudicated and to speak to someone at the Veterans Crisis Line.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2025
Since then, Penn formed an antisemitism task force, put out a number of campus climate surveys, and hired for new positions related to policy enforcement, including one to coordinate Title VI concerns adjudicated by the federal education department.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2025
If that ultimate Othering, however, is the eerie unseen image that Büyükatalay aimed for, then perhaps his film too can join the wide swathe of history that has adjudicated book burnings.
—Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2025
But the ones that have already been adjudicated, every single executive order has been halted at the moment by an order.
—CBS News, 9 Feb. 2025
The tickets, which are issued for civil violations of local laws, often are adjudicated in administrative hearings where students typically don’t get legal representation.
—Jodi S. Cohen, ProPublica, 4 Feb. 2025
The detainees who participate in the new program will continue to be in custody until their cases are adjudicated, Deakins said.
—Tom Sissom, arkansasonline.com, 23 Jan. 2025
Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
He was adjudicated guilty and sentenced to an anger management class and one year of probation, court records show.
—Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
But Democrats have warned that firing thousands of VA employees will have devastating impacts on the nation's veterans, forcing them to wait longer for medical care, to have disability claims adjudicated and to speak to someone at the Veterans Crisis Line.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2025
Since then, Penn formed an antisemitism task force, put out a number of campus climate surveys, and hired for new positions related to policy enforcement, including one to coordinate Title VI concerns adjudicated by the federal education department.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2025
If that ultimate Othering, however, is the eerie unseen image that Büyükatalay aimed for, then perhaps his film too can join the wide swathe of history that has adjudicated book burnings.
—Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2025
But the ones that have already been adjudicated, every single executive order has been halted at the moment by an order.
—CBS News, 9 Feb. 2025
The tickets, which are issued for civil violations of local laws, often are adjudicated in administrative hearings where students typically don’t get legal representation.
—Jodi S. Cohen, ProPublica, 4 Feb. 2025
The detainees who participate in the new program will continue to be in custody until their cases are adjudicated, Deakins said.
—Tom Sissom, arkansasonline.com, 23 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjudicated
Verb
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Eklund’s goal just moments later was a dramatic response, but the score wasn’t settled there.—
Harman Dayal,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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To ensure that Charlotte’s harness was comfortable enough and would not cause irritation, the team tested multiple prototypes of the belt and settled on one that was light, adjustable, flexible and hugged the edges of his shell.—
Elizabeth Gamillo,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The Eastern Conference front-runners split their four-game season series, with all four decided by seven points or fewer.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
1 Mar. 2025
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After careful consideration, David decided to step away.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Police determined that Brown's DNA matched the DNA found on the noose, according to a forensic report issued on March 10.—
Stepheny Price,
Fox News,
25 Mar. 2025
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Researchers determined the rankings in this category based on metrics like inclusivity, community well-being, elderly care, healthcare quality, and equitable access to safe environments.—
Madeline Fitzgerald,
Quartz,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Joe has written extensively on wines and spirits and judged many of the leading international wines and spirits competitions.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Loyola High’s freshman class last season in lacrosse was judged one of its best, and now with a year of high school experience under their belt, the players are showing off their talent.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Biden issued proclamations in October 2022 and December 2023 to pardon people for marijuana possession, even if they hadn’t been charged or prosecuted for the offenses yet.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
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There were other charges filed against Strickland as a result of the April crash, but only the vehicular homicide by intoxication charge was prosecuted as part of the plea.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
21 Dec. 2024
Verb
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And everybody else is after those same 15 or so linemen in the draft who are considered guys that can become starters.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2025
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There’s no hiding within the dizzying gleam of those attention-seeking discs, a useful tool in a room that decides who and what is considered worthy of praise.—
Daniel Rodgers,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2025
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