VERDICT Synonyms: 95 Similar and Opposite Words

verdict

noun

ˈvər-(ˌ)dikt

Definition of verdict

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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Relevance

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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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fact
truth

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Recent Examples of verdict Her attorneys did not respond to the Miami Herald’s request for comment on the verdict. — David Goodhue october 1, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026 Chicago will save as much as $400 million with the deal by avoiding costly court verdicts, legal defense costs and plaintiffs’ attorneys’ fees, according to Law Department spokesperson Kristen Cabanban. — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026 The jury deliberated for less than three hours before returning its unanimous verdict after a two-week trial. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2026 An Ohio jury has returned multiple guilty verdicts against former American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn in the February murder of his wife Ashley Flynn. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for verdict

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Noun

The prediction, which is based on Gartner surveys and interactions with clients, makes a distinction between AI that can support decision making through insights, for example, and AI that can automate the decision making.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Kemigisa said that Oyo left behind a young son whose identity would be unveiled at the right time, casting doubt on the legitimacy of Nyabongo and the decision of the Babiito to choose him.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of decision

Noun

That not only put him at odds with public opinion, but complicated the lives of fellow Republicans eager to escape a backlash that's making a dire GOP election situation even worse.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
One analysis described the House contest as very close and gave Republicans a slight edge in its seat-by-seat model, while noting that current public-opinion conditions could favor Democrats.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of opinion

Noun

And your job as a writer is to put some order onto those pieces, but not necessarily to draw some giant conclusion about them.

— Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026
The league, however, did not publicly identify the standard used to reach that conclusion.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of conclusion

Noun

Asif said the alliance reflected a belief among its members that existing security arrangements had failed to protect Gulf countries as the conflict involving Iran spread across the region.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2026
What struck me then, and has stayed with me ever since, is that lasting leadership development requires an identity shift—one contingent on letting go of assumptions, beliefs and ways of operating.

— Carol Geffner, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of belief

Noun

In my view, the government must get ahead of that curve by establishing a full-fledged Department of AI, rather than leaving it to a single individual.

— Yerbol Orynbayev, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2026
Following the meeting, the president dismissed the idea of new AI rules and reiterated his view that the industry should police itself.

— Jeff Masonand Michael Shepard Bloomberg, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of view

Noun

Approved by frequent travelers, this portable device will effectively set your mind at ease when attempting to enjoy a restful vacation away from potential threats and unknown cameras.

— Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2026
Related Articles After meeting Johanna Rees, vice president for programming and creative partnerships at the Hollywood Bowl, Halsey pitched an idea that had long been brewing in her mind.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 29 Sep. 2026

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