ADJUDICATION Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

adjudication

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Recent Examples of adjudication As political polarization increases, and as the Supreme Court removes itself from many rights disputes, state constitutions will likely be more important than ever in rights adjudication. — Quinn Yeargain, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026 Woodward is currently under monitored home detention in Modesto pending a federal ruling in his favor or the eventual adjudication of the new murder case. — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026 The adjudication speed may have been due to staffing, Liewer said. — Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 21 July 2026 The office mentioned that autopsy reports can take up to 90 days to complete and will not be released while a case is pending investigation or adjudication. — Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for adjudication

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In a proffer agreement, Davis agreed to spill his guts again in exchange for a lighter sentence on drug charges.

— Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Hansen’s sentence was first reduced to 25 years to life, and the state later created a pathway to earlier parole for many youthful offenders serving life sentences.

— Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026

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Following a July federal court ruling in Colorado that initially granted everyone in his class an extra year, Dent unretired and entered the transfer portal for one more season.

— Devon Henderson, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
The judge's ruling vacated the visa ban and also set aside visa denials that were based only on the policy.

— Michael Copley, NPR, 22 Aug. 2026

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With a steely disposition, Dikha is seen in the videos standing at the very front of a thin boat, executing a repetitive series of dance moves as a line of rowers propel them through a river.

— Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
The office recently concluded its criminal investigation into GKN and is now negotiating a civil disposition with the company.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026

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The findings were presented at ACS Fall 2026, the American Chemical Society’s fall meeting held in Chicago from August 23 to 27.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
Other findings of the report show that 94% of organizations are worried about the economy, 79% cite rising cybersecurity threats, and just half feel confident managing data-security risk as AI becomes embedded in benefits administration.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

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