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
The verdict established that a home is a castle, no matter what color the royalty within.
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Neal Rubin, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Jurors hear evidence in open court, deliberate with other citizens about the issues and return verdicts that reflect community standards, in ways that backroom deals and private arbitration cannot.
—Richard Lorren Jolly, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
Lawyers for the administration urged the Supreme Court on Wednesday to overturn that verdict as quickly as possible.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 5 Sep. 2025
The verdict, expected as soon as next week, could determine the future of Brazil’s politics and economy.
—Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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Neal Rubin, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Jurors hear evidence in open court, deliberate with other citizens about the issues and return verdicts that reflect community standards, in ways that backroom deals and private arbitration cannot.
—Richard Lorren Jolly, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
Lawyers for the administration urged the Supreme Court on Wednesday to overturn that verdict as quickly as possible.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 5 Sep. 2025
The verdict, expected as soon as next week, could determine the future of Brazil’s politics and economy.
—Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verdict
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What's next The prime minister's resignation came a day after Interior Minister Ramesh Lekhak also announced his decision to step down.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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The government subsequently dropped its appeal of the magistrate judge’s decision to release Bryant pending his trial, according to a notice on the docket Tuesday evening.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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This is 22 percentage points lower than in August 2020 when 70 percent of Americans had a positive opinion about the court.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author's and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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At the conclusion of the state's case Wednesday, the defense moved to have the case dismissed, arguing the state had failed to prove its case.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025
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Then, in the second half, a one-hour, two-minute lightning delay put a halt in the action, pushing the game’s conclusion past midnight on the East Coast.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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Contrary to her husband’s belief, she is not chased by paparazzi.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The vast majority of citizens no longer trust that hard work pays off and belief in the American dream has hit a record low.—
John Hope Bryant,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
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This livestream from The Virtual Telescope Project will share real-time views from Italy, where totality begins just as the full moon appears on the eastern horizon.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Its crown jewel was the balcony, which opened up to uninterrupted views of the lake and the hotel's waterfront promenade.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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When travelers think of luxurious travel, buses aren't necessarily top of mind.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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Lonely nights and a racing mind spiraled him into a deep depression.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Verdict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verdict. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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