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or judgements
1
as in findings
a decision made by a court or tribunal regarding a case it has heard
the court will give its judgment in this case tomorrow morning
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2
as in decisions
a position arrived at after consideration
built her fortune by making intelligent judgments about the performance of stocks
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3
as in opinions
an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge
your judgment of the situation isn't a very good one
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4
as in perceptions
an opinion on the nature, character, or quality of something
critical judgment on that new comedy has been overwhelmingly negative
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Recent Examples of judgments
Our judgments may oscillate, but our fascination stays constant.
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Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Today, however, rash actions and hasty judgments might put you at odds with someone.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025
The player is forced to make risk-reward judgments on the fly, which is especially stressful in battles with Rogue Mega Evolved Pokémon as well as Alpha Pokémon.
—Ryan Gaur, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
Jones and his company, Free Speech Systems, filed for bankruptcy protection after the judgments.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
To the extent permitted by applicable law, all judgments or awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket damages (excluding attorneys’ fees) associated with participation in this Promotion and shall not include any indirect, punitive, incidental and/or consequential damages.
—Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025
Harsh judgments and hurt feelings can follow.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Critics say returning the company without meaningful payment undercuts accountability and the compensatory purpose of the judgments; others note trustees and Judge Lopez have to avoid value-destroying, prolonged processes.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Herman, 42, owes $50,000 plus interest in settlement funds to Rebecca Liland, and another $39,300 plus interest to Jennifer McGonigal, after each filed civil lawsuits against him in Broward County and received default judgments when Herman didn’t answer.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Today, however, rash actions and hasty judgments might put you at odds with someone.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025
The player is forced to make risk-reward judgments on the fly, which is especially stressful in battles with Rogue Mega Evolved Pokémon as well as Alpha Pokémon.
—Ryan Gaur, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
Jones and his company, Free Speech Systems, filed for bankruptcy protection after the judgments.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
To the extent permitted by applicable law, all judgments or awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket damages (excluding attorneys’ fees) associated with participation in this Promotion and shall not include any indirect, punitive, incidental and/or consequential damages.
—Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025
Harsh judgments and hurt feelings can follow.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Critics say returning the company without meaningful payment undercuts accountability and the compensatory purpose of the judgments; others note trustees and Judge Lopez have to avoid value-destroying, prolonged processes.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Herman, 42, owes $50,000 plus interest in settlement funds to Rebecca Liland, and another $39,300 plus interest to Jennifer McGonigal, after each filed civil lawsuits against him in Broward County and received default judgments when Herman didn’t answer.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for judgments
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The council is reportedly expected to release initial findings later this fall and a final report in 2026.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
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The findings from the trial led by Cedars-Sinai Cancer researchers were presented at the European Society for Medical Oncology Congress (ESMO) on Sunday, October 19, in Berlin.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Oct. 2025
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The emotions that drive decisions at the top of the free-agent market — sentimentality, desperation, urgency — are dulled by the organization’s adherence to process.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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My commitment is to provide transparent communication, rooted in medical expertise, so families can make informed decisions in the best interest of their children.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Oct. 2025
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The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author's and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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Yet much of Mason’s advice is simply about being useful, by delivering facts and opinions in a clear, elegant way.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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The activist Aralikar believes that creating opportunities for female success is the key to shifting perceptions.—
Aishwarya S. Iyer,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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For executives rallying employees around strategy or transformation, understanding these perceptions is critical.—
Jason Del Rey,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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Even after those verdicts, sentencing for two of the defendants stalled for months — and in one case, more than two years — amid claims of ineffective lawyering and health problems.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
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In the past year, J&J has been hit with several substantial verdicts in mesothelioma cases, but Monday’s is among the largest.—
Reuters 14 hr ago,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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It wasn’t discovered with the Hubble space telescope, but in all the years since, the Hubble space telescope has been our best tool to identify and measure these white dwarfs that explode as type Ia supernova, enabling us to draw these fascinating conclusions.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
17 Oct. 2025
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Too early for panic, too early for trades, too early for rankings, too early for conclusions.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And that his personal feelings, as the commanding leader of this organization, could ever be separated from the Patriots’ business?—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
16 Oct. 2025
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These are complicated thoughts and feelings.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Shortly before his death, Maka began having brief seizures, so the team began scheduling comprehensive evaluations.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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Participants must also agree to participate in Reparation Generation's evaluations for two years after enrolling.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Judgments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/judgments. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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