prejudges

present tense third-person singular of prejudge
as in predicts
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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  • The hurricane center predicts 4 to 8 inches of rain for the Panhandle, or up to 15 inches in some spots.
    — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Continue reading … LONE STAR GAMBLE — Sunny Hostin predicts Texas will 'go blue' for the first time in over 30 years.
    — , FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
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  • In July, CalMatters reported that the measure was written in a way that likely predetermines the single institute that will receive half the funds.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
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“Prejudges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prejudges. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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