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
Read was first tried in the summer of 2024 but that ended in a mistrial when the jury could not reach a unanimous verdict.
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Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
On April 13, jurors returned their verdict, convicting the defendant.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
What does the verdict mean for that DOJ settlement from a few weeks back?
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2026
Then the true verdict will be delivered.
—Mark Anderson, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
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Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
On April 13, jurors returned their verdict, convicting the defendant.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
What does the verdict mean for that DOJ settlement from a few weeks back?
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2026
Then the true verdict will be delivered.
—Mark Anderson, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verdict
Noun
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And even then, the decision could be out of his hands.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Karnišovas’ poor communication skills meant Donovan almost always was the spokesman for management’s decisions, even up to the Jaden Ivey debacle last month.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That’s just one opinion, though.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Vote here The Baltimore Sun reader poll is an unscientific survey in which website users volunteer their opinions on the subject of the poll.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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From a business and customer perspective, that conclusion is alarming.—
Chris Cate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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At the conclusion of the trial, the jury deliberated for less than two hours before returning a verdict.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The free exercise clause prohibits government from regulating, prohibiting or rewarding religious beliefs, according to the Library of Congress.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Apr. 2026
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Before the four-game series with the Dodgers, Vodnik expressed his admiration for Ohtani, but also expressed belief in himself.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Airplanes and helicopters can provide a more comprehensive view, Miller said, especially across the sprawling coast of Iran.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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An aerial view of the area from the KDKA Drone Team showed multiple ladder trucks spraying water on the home, which spread to the adjacent building next door.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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With the expansion North Texas is seeing, preparing tomorrow's leaders is top of mind for Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Infielder Hyeseong Kim had his mind set before the game.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Verdict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verdict. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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