1
as in decided
to give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute)
the committee will judge the case solely on the evidence
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2
as in estimated
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
considering the amount of dough we have, I judge we'll get about six dozen cookies out of it
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as in derived
to form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information
I judge that the girl has had a troubled relationship with her mother
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as in believed
to have as an opinion
I judge that he knew what kind of woman she was when he married her
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Recent Examples of judged
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.
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Gaby Wood, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026
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
Transfers have been cancelled if, as Foster says, a player’s character is judged not to be a good fit.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Photos will be judged on focus, lighting, composition, creativity, storytelling and overall impact, with special attention to native species, officials said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Consumers judged items on criteria such as appeal, satisfaction, advocacy, purchase interest, uniqueness, relevance, and excitement.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
But ever since, the stock has been emerging from the ashes and is judged headed higher still in the week/months ahead.
—Carter Braxton Worth, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
But because these runs are judged, and time counts for only 20% of the score, with jumps and precision through the moguls counting for the rest, Lamley edged out the Canadian for third.
—ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
In January, schools participating in the program can compete in district shows, which are judged by the show's school art committee.
—Claire Partain, Houston Chronicle, 13 Feb. 2026
Gaby Wood, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026
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
Transfers have been cancelled if, as Foster says, a player’s character is judged not to be a good fit.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Photos will be judged on focus, lighting, composition, creativity, storytelling and overall impact, with special attention to native species, officials said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Consumers judged items on criteria such as appeal, satisfaction, advocacy, purchase interest, uniqueness, relevance, and excitement.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
But ever since, the stock has been emerging from the ashes and is judged headed higher still in the week/months ahead.
—Carter Braxton Worth, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
But because these runs are judged, and time counts for only 20% of the score, with jumps and precision through the moguls counting for the rest, Lamley edged out the Canadian for third.
—ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
In January, schools participating in the program can compete in district shows, which are judged by the show's school art committee.
—Claire Partain, Houston Chronicle, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for judged
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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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Links can be seen between the popularity of K-beauty – a sector estimated by research firm Mintel to be worth more than $90 billion – and the rise of Korean culture internationally.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Actual repairs to the pipe, estimated to take four to six weeks, can’t begin until a stronger bypass system is activated and the massive rocks blocking the Interceptor can be removed, one by one.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Novel staining technique Zankowski’s team used traceable silver and bromine markers to tag cellulose- and latex-derived binders in anodes.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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Madecassoside, a key compound derived from cica, helps reduce irritation as breakouts heal.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
15 Feb. 2026
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The names listed are of those who reported a burglary and the dates are when the crime is believed to have taken place.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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The two people brought to the hospital are believed to have been released, firefighters told Enquirer media partner Fox19.—
Cheryl Vari,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
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
Verb
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Birthday celebrations in subsequent years seem hardly to have been calculated to kindle a sense of humility.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
21 Feb. 2026
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That November, the New York Times calculated that oil and coal interests had contributed $75 million to his campaign — far short of a billion but still a massive sum.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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Smith grew up on a 200-acre dude ranch in Colorado and fully understood the tone of the novel’s setting.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Feb. 2026
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It’s understood that Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales backed the statement – the most senior royals united in the strategy.—
Lauren Said-Moorhouse,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Lunar rocks and soil offered novel insights into the moon’s origin and composition, and more recent analysis of previously untouched Apollo samples, as well as samples retrieved by robotic missions, revealed the surprising discovery of water trapped in rocks thought to be bone-dry.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Police had earlier ruled out the man as a possible suspect because he was thought to have been jailed at the time of the homicide.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Judged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/judged. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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