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or judgements
1
as in rulings
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 assessments
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
One of those Ukrainian judgments found that a 2009 loan for $14 million that the Justice Department alleged to be fraudulent was legitimate.
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Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The rules grant the Education Secretary discretion to determine ineligibility by weighing court judgments, legal settlements, or other evidence, sometimes even absent a formal conviction.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Emily had filed for separation on the advice of a lawyer friend who worried that she might be affected by any civil or criminal judgments against her husband, and they were now legally divorced.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
Which casts a show seemingly designed to bypass all judgments with respect to storytelling and taste, gliding straight to the pleasure center of some imaginary horny, enraged, shopaholic feminine id, in a fairly sinister light.
—Judy Berman, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
As part of his plea deal to avoid the death penalty, Kohberger agreed to pay more than $250,000 in criminal fines and fees plus another $20,000 in civil judgments to each victim's family.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The filing comes as the company faces 11 lawsuits and multiple judgments against it totaling more than $1 million, according to Restaurant News.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 4 Nov. 2025
Over the past decade, Colvin has been repeatedly sued by former employees, business partners and romantic partners, who, despite winning judgments, have been unable to collect.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2025
The same goes if your disappointment over missing a goal turns into sweeping judgments about your self-worth.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 29 Oct. 2025
Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The rules grant the Education Secretary discretion to determine ineligibility by weighing court judgments, legal settlements, or other evidence, sometimes even absent a formal conviction.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Emily had filed for separation on the advice of a lawyer friend who worried that she might be affected by any civil or criminal judgments against her husband, and they were now legally divorced.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
Which casts a show seemingly designed to bypass all judgments with respect to storytelling and taste, gliding straight to the pleasure center of some imaginary horny, enraged, shopaholic feminine id, in a fairly sinister light.
—Judy Berman, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
As part of his plea deal to avoid the death penalty, Kohberger agreed to pay more than $250,000 in criminal fines and fees plus another $20,000 in civil judgments to each victim's family.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The filing comes as the company faces 11 lawsuits and multiple judgments against it totaling more than $1 million, according to Restaurant News.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 4 Nov. 2025
Over the past decade, Colvin has been repeatedly sued by former employees, business partners and romantic partners, who, despite winning judgments, have been unable to collect.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2025
The same goes if your disappointment over missing a goal turns into sweeping judgments about your self-worth.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for judgments
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That decision sparked lawsuits and a string of swift and contradictory judicial rulings that deal with government power — and impact food access for some 42 million Americans.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
11 Nov. 2025
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The Spurs went on to clinch the series at home in Game 6, and then romped to the title, while the Suns were left to wonder about one of the softest and most impactful suspension rulings in league history.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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GCCs today manage key functions that directly influence decisions, revenue and customer experience.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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The decisions that have been made.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Discussion of his rule remains largely taboo in Indonesia, with mixed opinions about his legacy.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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The shares of Americans who trust each of the three branches of government are near five-decade lows, as opinions of the federal government grow more polarized.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Do-it-yourself assessments are affordable and still helpful.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Nov. 2025
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Early assessments by experts suggest serious environmental damage.—
Elisha Iragi,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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According to French law, the dissemination of representations of a pedopornographic nature via an electronic communications network is punishable by sentences of up to seven years imprisonment and a fine of 100,000 euros, or $115,500.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Nov. 2025
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And after spending the last five years co-hosting the hit podcast Fake Doctors, Real Friends, the pair has a unique way of finishing each other's sentences.—
Janine Rubenstein,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Petritaj appealed the verdicts and the lawsuits are still ongoing.—
Lindita Cela,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Once restricted to an elite group of editors sitting in the front row at runway shows, critiquing collections has become a spectator sport, with millions delivering instant verdicts online.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Now, try marrying those beliefs and behaviors with someone else's.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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Because of their biblical beliefs about Israel, Hummel said, evangelical backers, known as Christian Zionists, have become central to American support.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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But the questioning of Arsenal’s credentials feels a little like some of the appraisals of Liverpool this time last year.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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During the shah’s reign, filmmakers wrapped their civic appraisals in allegory, like Dariush Mehrjui’s 1969 Iranian New Wave classic, The Cow, about how a cow’s death spins its owner into unhinged chaos.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Judgments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/judgments. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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