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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
There are many mistakes, of course, but most calls that are labelled errors are in the margins of subjective judgments that some might support and others disavow.
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Graham Scott, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Such sweeping judgments went too far.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
During the session, one of the panelists, Will Hild, the executive director of a nonprofit called Consumers’ Research, described the climate cases as a liberal effort to use the judicial system to exact a new tax on energy companies in the form of civil judgments.
—Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 7 Apr. 2026
Bankruptcies or negative judgments, debt settlements and debt management plans are also included, as are statements of disputes.
—Dan Avery, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
Social media giants could face billions in future judgments.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 6 Apr. 2026
Stories circulate, and judgments follow.
—Case Thorp, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
That said, judgments can remain valid for years and may be renewed, so if your financial situation improves later, creditors could attempt to collect at that time.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
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.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
Graham Scott, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Such sweeping judgments went too far.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
During the session, one of the panelists, Will Hild, the executive director of a nonprofit called Consumers’ Research, described the climate cases as a liberal effort to use the judicial system to exact a new tax on energy companies in the form of civil judgments.
—Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 7 Apr. 2026
Bankruptcies or negative judgments, debt settlements and debt management plans are also included, as are statements of disputes.
—Dan Avery, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
Social media giants could face billions in future judgments.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 6 Apr. 2026
Stories circulate, and judgments follow.
—Case Thorp, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
That said, judgments can remain valid for years and may be renewed, so if your financial situation improves later, creditors could attempt to collect at that time.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
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.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for judgments
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Months after being fired, the former immigration judge followed one final case back to the Guatemalan mountains — carrying flowers, questions and the weight of one of his last rulings.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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These rulings enable our client to present his case at a jury trial, now scheduled for October of this year.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
17 Apr. 2026
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His trip to Old Trafford for the Leeds United match will have left him contemplating the more difficult decisions ahead.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Should such programming be rated differently or contain relevant descriptions so that parents can make informed decisions?—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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His mother was caught between the opinions of her church and the newfound liberalism of the Austin élites.—
Douglas Stuart,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Two residents voiced their opinions to the council during the public hearing portion of the vote.—
Anna Ortiz,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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City property tax assessments are government-determined and frequently challenged.—
Martha E. Stark,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Free screenings, including blood pressure monitoring, stroke risk assessments and blood sugar testing, will be available.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Four of the women will reportedly be released immediately, while the remaining four will serve one-month prison sentences.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Same sentences for all The fates of the detainees are now being decided in mass trials, with anonymous judges handing down one-size-fit-all punishments to large groups of defendants following the proceedings via video-link from prison.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Revathy was Chhabra’s suggestion for a judge whose neutrality the film needed to sustain across a narrative that withholds easy verdicts.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
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Both verdicts have drawn criticism, and Google’s appeal is pending.—
Satya Marar,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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The free exercise clause prohibits government from regulating, prohibiting or rewarding religious beliefs, according to the Library of Congress.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Apr. 2026
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In other words, their beliefs and values shape their political positions.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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Even the most complimentary appraisals of Raphael, which celebrate his multimodal genius—painter, draftsman, architect, poet, surveyor of antiquities—also mention his exquisite social tact and career climbing.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The staff contracted independent fair market appraisals (usually two) for acquisition.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Judgments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/judgments. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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