1
as in deciding
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 estimating
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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3
as in deriving
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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4
as in thinking
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 judging
The main reason is that the dog is always by Jack’s side, and Zero is never judging him.
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Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
The judging panel, comprised of respected figures in the bodysurfing world, had their work cut out for them, meticulously evaluating each ride for length, control, criticalness, and overall style.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
Imax is seeing a surge in global box office based on a mix of Hollywood and local language titles and other alternative fare to drive revenue and profit gains, judging by the film technologies company’s third- quarter financial results unveiled Thursday.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
The Dancing With the Stars judging panel almost got through Wicked night without flying off the handle.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
This isn’t about judging minds.
—Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
Terao’s book resonated with Taiwanese readers, judging by its reviews, podcast discourse, and two Taiwan Literature Award prizes.
—Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
But judging by photos and videos the Chiefs shared on social media, the star of the night was Tammy Reid, who is married to head coach Andy Reid.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
And although Musk might love the Cybertruck and its supposedly bulletproof doors, judging by its sales, many Americans do not.
—Patrick George, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
The judging panel, comprised of respected figures in the bodysurfing world, had their work cut out for them, meticulously evaluating each ride for length, control, criticalness, and overall style.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
Imax is seeing a surge in global box office based on a mix of Hollywood and local language titles and other alternative fare to drive revenue and profit gains, judging by the film technologies company’s third- quarter financial results unveiled Thursday.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
The Dancing With the Stars judging panel almost got through Wicked night without flying off the handle.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
This isn’t about judging minds.
—Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
Terao’s book resonated with Taiwanese readers, judging by its reviews, podcast discourse, and two Taiwan Literature Award prizes.
—Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
But judging by photos and videos the Chiefs shared on social media, the star of the night was Tammy Reid, who is married to head coach Andy Reid.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
And although Musk might love the Cybertruck and its supposedly bulletproof doors, judging by its sales, many Americans do not.
—Patrick George, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for judging
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Marchenko’s game-deciding shootout goal was the second of his career.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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But few, if any, are likely to have gone on the kind of journey Rachel Mae has been on since deciding to get her dogs tested.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The next few years led to a major bounce in Halloween’s popularity, with Ben Cooper estimating that overall costume sales tripled.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
24 Oct. 2025
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Since then, the list of automakers offering CarPlay has only grown, with Apple estimating more than 800 vehicles are compatible.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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Both sides think more like lawyers than historians, deriving their satisfaction from scoring points as advocates for their respective clients.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Specifically, Larsson was searching for dentalium shells—the long, tubular shells deriving from dentaliums, a type of marine mollusk.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
13 Oct. 2025
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Cami eventually gives her baby, a boy, up for adoption, thinking nothing bad will ever happen to him.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Oct. 2025
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The nameplate has all but been a Japanese exclusive since its debut—a limited number were exported to Europe and China during its second generation—but in recent years there have been signs that the company was thinking about broadening its reach.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
30 Oct. 2025
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Barton’s story bears a striking resemblance to the narrative outlined in Corcoran’s legal claim and suggests the franchise was enjoying demonstrable success at a time that could be critical to determining if and how much she is owed.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
31 Oct. 2025
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This sparked an investigation by the NBA, with the league determining Rozier did not violate NBA rules.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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But calculating how organisms scale has practical value as well.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Oct. 2025
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Rebecca De Mornay played Peyton Flanders, the Bartel family’s calculating nanny.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Without understanding what her body is undergoing, Pagli dies alone in labor.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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Redditors in the comment section were appreciative of the woman’s lighthearted attitude about the mix-up and praised her for being understanding.—
Emily Rella,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Other tour guides agreed, believing Canadians do this to avoid being confused with their American counterparts.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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Many comments were harsh on the look, believing that part of the team's history should be left in the past.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Judging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/judging. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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