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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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 verdict Rock Villa is for holidaymakers who value space, calm, and rehabilitation.
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Rebekah Evans, TheWeek, 5 Feb. 2026
In these cases, plaintiffs’ attorneys direct clients to adjacent doctors and facilities to generate false or exaggerated diagnoses for the sole purpose of inflating potential settlements and jury verdicts.
—Elizabeth Heck, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026
Routh represented himself during the criminal trial, delivering a confusing and at times dramatic defense that culminated in him apparently trying to harm himself using a pen when the jury announced its verdict.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
After the verdict, Espinoza Martinez’s wife, Bianca Hernandez, told the Tribune the past 3 1/2 months have already taken a heavy emotional toll on the family.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
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Rebekah Evans, TheWeek, 5 Feb. 2026
In these cases, plaintiffs’ attorneys direct clients to adjacent doctors and facilities to generate false or exaggerated diagnoses for the sole purpose of inflating potential settlements and jury verdicts.
—Elizabeth Heck, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026
Routh represented himself during the criminal trial, delivering a confusing and at times dramatic defense that culminated in him apparently trying to harm himself using a pen when the jury announced its verdict.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
After the verdict, Espinoza Martinez’s wife, Bianca Hernandez, told the Tribune the past 3 1/2 months have already taken a heavy emotional toll on the family.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verdict
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Concerned about safety risks and environmental damage, the Blue Mountains City Council temporarily closed access to the rock last month while officials work on a long-term plan — a decision that has prompted debate among residents, conservationists and local businesses that depend on tourism.—
Trista Kurniawan,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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In a 2014 editorial, the Times argued the federal ban on the drug should be repealed, and the decision should be left up to the individual states.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Public opinion surveys conducted for the report show much of the world is already fearful that is happening.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Activists are using new tactics, such as micro protests, to increase participation and shift public opinion.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Jim Sawyer, a gentlemanly preacher and city council member whose public service had been winding towards a peaceful conclusion, was asked to replace him.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Detectives reached that conclusion after a seven-month investigation into what led 30-year-old Trace Michael Kinser to fatally shoot his father, the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Feb. 2026
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However, since folklore is integral to Irish culture, these beliefs, customs, and stories are protected under Ireland’s heritage legislation through UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage Convention (2015).—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Feb. 2026
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Their releases come as the government of acting President Delcy Rodríguez faces mounting pressure to free hundreds of people whose detentions months or years ago have been linked to their political beliefs.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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The post, which was published by an anonymous account and received 10 million views, said including this detail would be a dealbreaker and prevent an applicant from reaching the interview stage for a banking role.—
Sarah Jackson,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2026
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Newsom stepped behind a podium dropped within a stadium parking lot, with a commanding view of Los Angeles as the backdrop.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Expect fragrances to go heavy metal this year—or rather, invisible, light-as-air metal—as brands are using notes that bring materials like silver, gold, and steel to mind.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
6 Feb. 2026
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Nagli said although anyone can now create an app or website with plain human language through vibe-coding, security is likely not top of mind.—
Kaitlyn Huamani,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Verdict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verdict. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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