adjudicated

past tense of adjudicate
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 In cases where the visa holder has an active asylum application, the claim will have to be adjudicated and denied before removal proceedings can move forward. Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026 Still, asylum seekers were generally allowed to remain in the country while their claims were adjudicated and, after meeting eligibility requirements, could obtain authorization to work. María Luisa Paúl, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 While some people had ongoing charges and declined to speak until their cases were adjudicated, others had already been convicted and were willing to talk because double jeopardy protected them from being charged a second time. Rory Doherty, Time, 6 Aug. 2026 Autonomy, in both framings, is adjudicated by a physician, verified at the bedside. Sai Rajagopal, STAT, 4 Aug. 2026 And there could be veteran players available, given the recent court injunction allowing fourth-year seniors from 2025-26 a fifth season of eligibility — at least until the case is adjudicated, however long that might take. Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2026 The conditions do not apply to claims submitted before July 1, 2020, or those close to being adjudicated. Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 16 July 2026 Both men were detained, but the accusations remain allegations and have not been adjudicated. Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2026 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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Verb
  • In many situations, several words could continue a sentence equally well, so the choice is normally settled at random.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Before taking a position, understand what needs to be settled.
    Joseph M. Singer, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • While all of the women found their respective moment to shine, no one rose to the occasion quite like Luann de Lesseps, who seemingly decided on her own that Kyle’s white party would be the perfect backdrop for a cabaret performance like none other.
    Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
  • This family gathering comes just days after it was revealed that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have decided to formally relocate their residence back to Harry’s homeland.
    Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 23 Aug. 2026
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  • This week, there was a major breakthrough when DNA provided by her sister, Burks, was determined to be a match, enabling investigators to finally identify the 1995 victim as Lydia.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The hospital was run by Louisiana State University, which determined that Katrina left the building too damaged to reopen — an assessment that was disputed by some hospital staff and community members.
    JACK BROOK, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
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  • Antoine Griezmann, France vs Croatia, 2018 Griezmann restores France’s lead with a penalty after Ivan Perisic was adjudged to have handled in the box.
    Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 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, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
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  • But Cramer said Wednesday’s results won’t be judged on earnings alone.
    Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Policies that may make people feel judged or ashamed to use SNAP, therefore, cannot be evaluated solely by whether purchases of one particular product decline.
    Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 25 Aug. 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
  • 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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  • If the lockout does go through all of 2027, do players not accrue any service time or will that be something that is negotiated/resolved when a deal is ultimately reached?
    Evan Drellich, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The bill has cleared both the House and Senate, but differences between the two versions would need to be resolved before final passage.
    Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
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  • Such offenses are commonly prosecuted under voyeurism or invasion-of-privacy statutes, though some states have adopted laws specifically targeting upskirting.
    Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Knowingly giving material false testimony to Congress is a crime that carries a possible prison sentence regardless of whether a person is under oath, though it is rarely prosecuted.
    Ali Swenson, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026

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“Adjudicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjudicated. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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