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
The allegations were brought by The Gambia, which took the lead alongside a number of Muslim countries in pushing for the case; and the verdict could have significant consequences for South Africa’s genocide case against Israel over the Gaza war.
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Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Independent counsel Cho Eun-suk’s team requested the Seoul Central District Court to sentence Yoon to death, according to the court, which is expected to deliver a verdict in February.
—Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
The verdict on recent Grier draftees, free agents All of the Dolphins draftees that played Sunday, and almost every Miami player that took the field, were drafted or selected by Grier, who was widely ridiculed for his drafts and free agent signees.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
Neither of the defendants reacted at all when the guilty verdicts were read out.
—Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
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Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Independent counsel Cho Eun-suk’s team requested the Seoul Central District Court to sentence Yoon to death, according to the court, which is expected to deliver a verdict in February.
—Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
The verdict on recent Grier draftees, free agents All of the Dolphins draftees that played Sunday, and almost every Miami player that took the field, were drafted or selected by Grier, who was widely ridiculed for his drafts and free agent signees.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
Neither of the defendants reacted at all when the guilty verdicts were read out.
—Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verdict
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The sect is appealing that decision.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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The news was not good, and now Golden State -- with about two weeks until the trade deadline -- will have decisions to make about how to handle the remainder of the season without Butler.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Jan. 2026
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But Jennings' liberal attitude toward the airing of his opinions, regardless of their content, almost cost him the job.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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Lawmakers critical of the military action argue the rationale in the opinion is inadequate for the situation and have demanded that it be made public.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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With Donna’s Banishment seeming almost a forgone conclusion, Cumming summoned the players back to a special morning edition of the Roundtable to just get the inevitable out of the way.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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Ball certainly didn’t have any issue getting into the action, posting a team-best 11 first-quarter points on the strength of making his first three attempts and banking in a running 3-pointer off the glass at the buzzer, signaling the conclusion of the game’s initial 12 minutes.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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The long hours spent fishing were also good for meditating and reinforced his belief in the destiny marked out for him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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The latter movie musical, directed and co-written by Mona Fastvold, tells the story of the titular founder of the Shakers, who brought her religious beliefs from England to America in the 18th century.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Students say the class offers a realistic view of the day-to-day responsibilities of law enforcement, including legal foundations and behind-the-scenes work.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Noem and Lewandowski view Scott as a threat to their success atop the 260,000-person department because Scott, a federal agent of three decades, has voiced concerns about the approach the duo has taken to enforce immigration laws.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Jan. 2026
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Food prices have been top of mind following a year of up and down tariffs and people losing SNAP benefits during the government shutdown amid growing economic concerns.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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The shooting at Brown University and the deaths of two students that resulted will remain seared into the minds of Rhode Islanders for some time.—
Will Richmond,
The Providence Journal,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Verdict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verdict. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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