Thesaurus results for PREJUDGED

prejudged

verb

past tense of prejudge

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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Recent Examples of prejudged Anthony’s attorneys contend those comments have created the appearance that Roach prejudged the defense’s claims. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026

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Wade predicted the McDonald’s expansion will spill into Florida.

— David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
Before last season, when Pete was at Kentucky, a reporter told him that at least one media member had predicted the Wildcats to finish second-to-last in the 16-team SEC.

— Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

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Rough surf and locally hazardous conditions for small craft are also anticipated over the northern Gulf.

— Doyle Rice, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
The $17 billion deal, which will be funded by Aon with new debt, is anticipated to close in the fourth quarter, subject to regulatory approvals.

— Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

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