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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If extreme weather is predicted, place three or four sturdy stakes around the shrub and wrap around them and across the top with large pieces of burlap.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026 -
The ‘inquiry’ that rattled CBS Colbert predicted something like this would happen.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Any new boxed set in the series of Beach Boys compendiums that have been released sequentially over the years has been highly anticipated by hardcore fans.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
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An unusual season of abundant rain after the initial planting has helped the garden mature faster than anticipated.—
Christine Lennon,
Architectural Digest,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Prejudged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prejudged. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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