1
as in decision
a position arrived at after consideration
the marketing consultant's verdict was that we were doing just fine
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2
as in opinion
an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge
was anxious to hear her best friend's verdict on her new boyfriend
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Recent Examples of verdict
Court records show the verdict cleared her on both counts, and the case has since been closed.
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Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
The verdict isn't out yet on whether this tech is completely safe, but huge companies are going all-in on the robotaxi businesses nonetheless.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Musk is seeking as much as $134 billion in damages from OpenAI and Microsoft — a staggering amount, that if awarded, would be one of the largest verdicts in history.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Richins bowed her head as the verdict was read.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 18 Mar. 2026
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Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
The verdict isn't out yet on whether this tech is completely safe, but huge companies are going all-in on the robotaxi businesses nonetheless.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Musk is seeking as much as $134 billion in damages from OpenAI and Microsoft — a staggering amount, that if awarded, would be one of the largest verdicts in history.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Richins bowed her head as the verdict was read.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verdict
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Often referred to as the state’s chief fiscal officer, the state comptroller pays the state’s bills, monitors fiscal compliance, records transactions and contracts and issues reports that guide the governor and legislature on budget decisions.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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And like many of those other decisions, the cost of delay compounds.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2026
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The Supreme Court is also expected to release at least one opinion in a pending case on Wednesday.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Cuban government declined to comment on its opinion of Rubio directly.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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All five students had their ankle bracelets removed at the conclusion of their hearings Friday and have been released from house arrest, according to two attorneys representing the teenagers.—
Liz Crawford,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Summoned to the scene of a homicide one night, Kay discovers a body with links to a decades-old killer, a finding that calls into question her conclusions about a long-ago series of crimes.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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If a belief is challenged, pause and ask a sincere question to find shared facts that build bridges rather than point fingers.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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The belief is that intense, focused segments help ingrain the principles the Gators live by on the court.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
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Ideal for business trips to the region, the hotel’s spaces include the Spruce Meeting Room and Jupiter Pavilion, while outdoor venues include The Lawn and Jupiter Courtyard, offering versatile options for small gatherings, straight-forward celebrations, or meetings, all framed by mountain views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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Some have argued that there is an apparent disconnect between the Christian messaging that Talarico has leaned so heavily into and his warmth toward what many view as a predatory industry.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
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Just keep in mind that orders shipping from overseas may take a little longer to arrive and are subject to tariffs.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
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Naturally, Farke was not about to reveal his hand in a press conference, but explained what will go through his mind ahead of Saturday evening.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Verdict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verdict. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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