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
His decision eliminated the need for a weekslong, high-profile court battle that would almost certainly have ended in a guilty verdict.
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Chicago Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025
The jury continued to deliberate and reached a unanimous verdict in favor of the Times.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2025
Members of Vallow's family expressed relief at the guilty verdict.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2025
The jury returned a verdict of guilty on all counts in the same federal courthouse in Manhattan where a different jury convicted Bob Menendez of many of the same charges last year.
—Larry Neumeister and Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
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Chicago Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025
The jury continued to deliberate and reached a unanimous verdict in favor of the Times.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2025
Members of Vallow's family expressed relief at the guilty verdict.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2025
The jury returned a verdict of guilty on all counts in the same federal courthouse in Manhattan where a different jury convicted Bob Menendez of many of the same charges last year.
—Larry Neumeister and Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verdict
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Listen to this article 5 min Sheryl Crow opened up about her decision to leave Los Angeles behind to start a new chapter of her life in Tennessee.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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The Lovers arrive to suggest that a key relationship or decision will take center stage this month.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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To drive home that point, Justice Samuel Alito wrote an 11-page concurring opinion devoted to the Blaine Amendment and anti-Catholic bias.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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In Wells’ opinion, that ability has been the most remarkable thing about him thus far.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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What used to be called a human interest story; no grand conclusions about the larger meaning of Dutch soccer.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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In May 2024, the series was renewed for a seventh season, consisting of six episodes, to give a fitting conclusion to The Conners.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But Sarah Harris, the Justice Department attorney who helped defend the parents’ position, said the county has put price on public education at the expense of parents forgoing their religious beliefs.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The Supreme Court justices sounded ready on Tuesday to give parents a constitutional right to opt out of public school lessons for their children that offend their religious beliefs.—
David G. Savage,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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The rule includes everything from followers, likes, views, and comments.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Between both platforms, she’s gained 350,000 followers and garnered about 21 million views on videos over the last month, by her count.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
26 Apr. 2025
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Trust in Trump’s economy slips, new poll finds Many Americans voted with their wallets front of mind during the 2024 presidential election.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Concerns about such performance reviews were also top of mind at the conference.—
Jeanne Meister,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Verdict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verdict. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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