variants
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
The judgments are affirmed, the ruling says.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
Many of the cases were voluntarily dismissed; several resulted in judgments against the Reaves.
—Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 7 May 2026
All hearings and appeals of this nature should be documented, and directors should use their reasonable and unbiased judgements when considering limited variances.
—Nicole R. Kurtz, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Turner was harshly critical of broadcast TV and establishment news judgments.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
Protecting civil liberties is a fundamental duty that also happens to be the best way to avoid massive legal judgments.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Judges have long deferred to the Food and Drug Administration’s judgments on the safety and appropriate regulation of drugs.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Judges have long deferred to the agency’s judgments on the safety and appropriate regulation of drugs.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Efforts to liquidate Jones' assets in federal bankruptcy proceedings failed in 2024, sending questions about how the families would be paid back for their judgments back to the state court.
—John Wayne Ferguson, Houston Chronicle, 30 Apr. 2026
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
Many of the cases were voluntarily dismissed; several resulted in judgments against the Reaves.
—Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 7 May 2026
All hearings and appeals of this nature should be documented, and directors should use their reasonable and unbiased judgements when considering limited variances.
—Nicole R. Kurtz, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Turner was harshly critical of broadcast TV and establishment news judgments.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
Protecting civil liberties is a fundamental duty that also happens to be the best way to avoid massive legal judgments.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Judges have long deferred to the Food and Drug Administration’s judgments on the safety and appropriate regulation of drugs.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Judges have long deferred to the agency’s judgments on the safety and appropriate regulation of drugs.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Efforts to liquidate Jones' assets in federal bankruptcy proceedings failed in 2024, sending questions about how the families would be paid back for their judgments back to the state court.
—John Wayne Ferguson, Houston Chronicle, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for judgments
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The variety of different rulings tee up a divide the Supreme Court will ultimately need to resolve.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
10 May 2026
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Republicans have opened up an advantage in a national redistricting battle among states after a pair of court rulings that weakened federal Voting Rights Act protections for minorities and invalidated a key Democratic redistricting effort.—
David A. Lieb,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Later, the Moon squares Mars in Aries, which can make decisions feel rushed.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
7 May 2026
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Through the daily rhythms of an urban hospital’s emergency ward and clinics, HOSPITAL reveals the intricate systems, urgent decisions, and human encounters at the heart of modern medicine.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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The 41-year-old singer was announced as the headliner on Friday, May 8, and many in the soccer community had strong opinions on the choice.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2026
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Colleges are beginning to respond with interviews, oral examinations, and in-person assessments.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the two countries’ standoff in the Strait of Hormuz escalated last week when the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps seized commercial vessels for the first time—a sign that its forces remain potent and that the war could again defy the upbeat assessments from the Pentagon’s leaders.—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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Leonel Catalan-Torreblanca is facing 30 charges, which include felonies that carry potential sentences of up to 50 years in prison under Indiana's old penal code, Marion County prosecutor Ryan Mears said during a news conference Wednesday.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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Foster on Tuesday was serving his sentences at Wasco State Prison in Kern County.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
5 May 2026
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The approach used by the organization has resulted in a collection of work that includes multiple verdicts and major settlements for cases with severe and permanent disabilities.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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After the jury’s verdicts were announced, one of the defense attorneys told a group of reporters outside the federal courthouse that the four defendants plan to appeal.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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Take time to reflect and renew your spiritual and religious beliefs.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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Prejean Boller, a Catholic, contended that she was wrongly ousted for expressing her beliefs.—
Peter Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Even with owner appraisals, however, there will be pressure to value apartments just below their nearest tax thresholds.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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But the referee does get a say in their frequent appraisals, and by and large, a sensible balance is struck.—
Graham Scott,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Judgments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/judgments. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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