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
In the second, two professional athletes become involved in some non-consensual behavior, and the fallout from a long trial and verdict weighs heavily on the conscience of one if not the other.
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The Know, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
Jurors exhausted after emotional trial Jurors appeared emotionally exhausted after the verdict.
—Jennifer McLogan, CBS News, 4 June 2026
After Hulett spoke just 10 minutes at the start of the case and another 15 minutes during closing arguments, the jury of six men disappeared for just two minutes before returning with a verdict for the washerwoman.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
As of now, there’s simply not enough data to come to any meaningful verdict.
—Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 3 June 2026
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The Know, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
Jurors exhausted after emotional trial Jurors appeared emotionally exhausted after the verdict.
—Jennifer McLogan, CBS News, 4 June 2026
After Hulett spoke just 10 minutes at the start of the case and another 15 minutes during closing arguments, the jury of six men disappeared for just two minutes before returning with a verdict for the washerwoman.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
As of now, there’s simply not enough data to come to any meaningful verdict.
—Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verdict
Noun
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Whether the Browns made the right decision will ultimately be determined on the field.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Warsh's personnel decisions will be closely scrutinized.—
Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Nationwide poll on interest in the World Cup and opinions on related issues.—
Washington Post staff,
Washington Post,
2 June 2026
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Barca’s official salary limit fluctuated during the 2025-26 season, amid differences of opinion between La Liga and the club over that December 2024 sale of future revenues from VIP seats at the Camp Nou.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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The officials spoke for roughly two hours, according to a person familiar with the matter, but no announcement has been made since the meeting’s conclusion earlier today.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Ultimately, the employee retired before the case's conclusion.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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When the Red Sox made the playoffs last year the belief was the club had finally taken the next step back toward sustained success and that their five-year rebuild was over.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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The Royals still have belief in Erceg to close games.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2026
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The food and drink The open-air terrace restaurant Koh Thai Kitchen serves up sea views alongside what is unquestionably the best breakfast on the island.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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President of Finland Alexander Stubb is seen during a joint press conference with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda (not in view) at the Presidential Palace.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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However, bright, clever ideas also might spring up in your mind.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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With this in mind, researchers ran some simulations to explore how all that jostling for position might have affected the moons of Jupiter and Uranus in particular — and the results suggest that these two planets' moons only survived that tumultuous time because of a giant planet that didn't.—
Kiona N. Smith,
Space.com,
29 May 2026
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“Verdict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verdict. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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