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
If a guilty verdict comes in, the punishment could range from heavy monetary damages to possibly breaking up Live Nation and Ticketmaster, a move that would completely reshape the live entertainment industry.
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026
Williams sobbed in court as the verdict was read.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Following a three-week trial, a Honolulu County jury returned the verdict against Gerhardt Konig, 47, after about a day of deliberations.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Josh Rubin, portfolio manager at Thornburg Investments, cautioned against reading the early market reaction as a definitive verdict.
—Anniek Bao,sam Meredith, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026
Williams sobbed in court as the verdict was read.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Following a three-week trial, a Honolulu County jury returned the verdict against Gerhardt Konig, 47, after about a day of deliberations.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Josh Rubin, portfolio manager at Thornburg Investments, cautioned against reading the early market reaction as a definitive verdict.
—Anniek Bao,sam Meredith, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verdict
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Your disciplined streak works best with warmth at the moment, so add kindness to every firm decision, and people should be more inclined to accept your guidance.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The zoning board said in court documents that the decision was legal and based on substantial evidence while being in the public interest and in line with city code.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Five of the rulings came after the advisory opinion was published.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Indeed, in my opinion, Hersh — who is also an accomplished solo artist, an acclaimed author and the leader of another rock band called 50 Foot Wave — might just be the most fascinating person in all of music.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The election could mark the conclusion of this chapter in Hungary’s democratic struggle, or else the start of a grim new one.—
Isaac Stanley-Becker,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
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Before season 5's launch, the streamer renewed the hit series for a sixth and final season, which will bring the space saga to a fitting conclusion after a successful run as one of Apple TV's earliest exclusives.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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By the second century, even devout Christians had to walk back this belief.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Stammen and Preller see many things similarly, including the belief that some parts can be interchangeable and that early in the season is a time to find out what players can handle.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Al-Thani, whom Epstein knew from at least 2012, agreed with some of Epstein’s views, their correspondence suggests.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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By focusing on her relationships with comrades and the inner turmoil of conflict, My Dear Theo offers a unique, intimate view of war that transcends traditional documentary storytelling.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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Dimples, khaki shorts, and the mind behind the show’s cutthroat challenges, this shirt nods to Probst and his long run as executive producer and host of Survivor.—
Brittany Anas,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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Not many years ago, a ruthless man with an uneasy mind took power in his country and created a cult of personality.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Verdict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verdict. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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