as in predicted
to form an opinion about (someone or something) before you have enough understanding or knowledge
Officials complain that some reporters have prejudged the outcome of the investigation. She was wrong for prejudging him.
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And, yes, there is rain in San Diego’s forecast, but that’s nothing compared to the major storm predicted to bring ice and heavy snow to much of the United States from the South to the Midwest and Northeast.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026 -
Even Republicans who were frustrated with Carney’s speech predicted the US-Canada relationship would remain unscathed by his harsh assessment of America’s role in the world.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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No severe weather will be expected; the system is anticipated to push out of North Texas by the afternoon.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Giannini was upbeat about the trajectory of the brand and anticipated further expansion in 2027.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Prejudged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prejudged. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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