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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Ben Johnson and Cloris Leachman won in the supporting category, as Peter had predicted.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
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Tim Brinkhof The Past In 1909, a best-selling book predicted WWI would never happen.—
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Big Think,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Return demonstrates that the group anticipated and debated some of those same concerns in songwriting sessions and meetings with company execs at Big Hit Music and HYBE.—
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Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
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Those who rate their current and anticipated life a 4 or lower are classified as suffering.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Prejudged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prejudged. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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