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
At least judging by their involuntary shrieks.
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Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
At least judging by their involuntary screeches.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Students from various school programs like 4-H and Future Farmers of America will flood the Stock Show competing in meat and dairy cattle judging, among other events.
—Brayden Garcia
january 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2026
So, judging by their mostly winning results since their bye in Week 12, the Chargers’ defense should be well prepared for the many strengths of New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye going into their AFC wild-card playoff game Sunday night in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
But the world returned to its new normal and, judging by the Summer Games in Paris, Olympic fervor experienced a revival.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Michael, the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, looks likely to be expanded across two features, judging by the latest comments from Lionsgate execs.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Beyond acting, Parker has a wine label in partnership with a company called Invivo, is judging the 2025 Booker Prize contest and works with the States Project, an advocacy group focused on advancing Democrat issues and candidates at the state level.
—Megan Sauer, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
They’re joined by Public Enemy’s Flava Flav, who is guest judging the competition.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
At least judging by their involuntary screeches.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Students from various school programs like 4-H and Future Farmers of America will flood the Stock Show competing in meat and dairy cattle judging, among other events.
—Brayden Garcia
january 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2026
So, judging by their mostly winning results since their bye in Week 12, the Chargers’ defense should be well prepared for the many strengths of New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye going into their AFC wild-card playoff game Sunday night in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
But the world returned to its new normal and, judging by the Summer Games in Paris, Olympic fervor experienced a revival.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Michael, the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, looks likely to be expanded across two features, judging by the latest comments from Lionsgate execs.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Beyond acting, Parker has a wine label in partnership with a company called Invivo, is judging the 2025 Booker Prize contest and works with the States Project, an advocacy group focused on advancing Democrat issues and candidates at the state level.
—Megan Sauer, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
They’re joined by Public Enemy’s Flava Flav, who is guest judging the competition.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for judging
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The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered all McDonnell Douglas MD-11 aircraft grounded pending further inspection, following UPS and FedEx each deciding to ground the planes that make up part of their cargo fleet.—
NPR,
NPR,
9 Nov. 2025
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The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams will take part in a showdown this Sunday at Levi's Stadium that could possibly end up deciding who finishes first in the NFC West.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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In a review of scientific literature, one study found that those with the condition were more likely to suffer from diabetes and cardiovascular disease than controls, estimating that 30-74% of people with AD also have hypertension, 6-24% have diabetes, and 3-14% suffer from stroke.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Nov. 2025
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As Gen Z continues to grow its presence in the workforce, with projections estimating their numbers will triple to 51 million by 2030, their leadership preferences are beginning to shape the future of work.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Resolve this by walking your own path (literally) and deriving support from people who are capable of caring about you.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
5 Dec. 2025
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Thomas is charged with human trafficking, while Robertson is charged with human trafficking, transporting a person from out of state into the state for human trafficking, branding in relation to human trafficking, deriving support from proceeds of prostitution, and battery.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
25 Nov. 2025
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The makeup of the roster and the team's second-highest preseason ranking in Wieber's seven seasons has her thinking the group could create a special season.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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As oblivion approached, with all its attendant possibilities of panic or bitterness, Bowie summoned the generosity to evoke the ordeal of one prematurely dying man while also thinking and creating at the no less vast scale of life itself.—
Armin Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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The investigators found that Tarrant County Jail personnel acted in accordance with jail policies after determining Phillips was in medical distress.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
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Sacramento County coroner’s officials had not yet positively identified McClintic and were determining what caused the man’s death.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Netflix has unveiled a complex methodology for calculating views on split seasons.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
6 Jan. 2026
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Leading protagonist McLusky has taken on the Russian mob, Aryan Brotherhood gangs and Columbian drug dealers, but Frank Moses is a smoother and more calculating criminal.—
Demetrius Patterson,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Jan. 2026
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The key to making the right decision is understanding all your options beforehand.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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His perspective positions the next wave of transformation not around deeper analysis, but around autonomous action, systems capable of understanding situations, deciding optimal responses, and executing those responses in real time.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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Prosecutors released his booking photo, believing that there may be more victims.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The defendant and his mother frequently argued in the weeks between Wei Hou’s release from prison and the victim’s murder, with Zhu Hou believing her son was stealing cash from her to fund his drug habit, Holland said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Judging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/judging. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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