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
On the day of the verdict, prosecutors won a bail fight after defense lawyer Marc Agnifilo argued Combs should be freed immediately on bail.
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Larry Neumeister, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
Officials and clubs had previously been bound to accept verdicts made by CAS.
—Leon Imber, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
The 2023 verdict prompted US District Judge James Donato in October 2024 to order Google to overhaul its app store business.
—PC Magazine, 31 July 2025
The judge is also yet to rule on Combs’ motion in the wake of the verdict, requesting that Subramanian acquit him and find that prosecutors didn’t prove their case.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 31 July 2025
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Larry Neumeister, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
Officials and clubs had previously been bound to accept verdicts made by CAS.
—Leon Imber, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
The 2023 verdict prompted US District Judge James Donato in October 2024 to order Google to overhaul its app store business.
—PC Magazine, 31 July 2025
The judge is also yet to rule on Combs’ motion in the wake of the verdict, requesting that Subramanian acquit him and find that prosecutors didn’t prove their case.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verdict
Noun
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Two Fed governors opposed last week’s decision to hold interest rates steady, the first multiple dissent since 1993.—
Bill Dudley,
Twin Cities,
16 Aug. 2025
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Of course, the FOMC only has a single policy tool, interest rates, so if unemployment rises and inflation picks up, then the FOMC’s decision making may be made more complicated.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Testers then tasted each of the sandwiches by themselves to form their opinion on the taste.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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In my opinion, there are seven managers in the sport better than Boone.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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Following the conclusion of its 2025 flagship festival in Montréal, Just For Laughs has announced the winners of its inaugural Shorts & Pilots Program, recognizing emerging comedic talent and original storytelling across short and pilot formats.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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The consultants’ recent conclusions were revealing.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Some other notable attacks at US military bases in recent years include: On November 5, 2009, an Army psychiatrist with radical Islamist beliefs opened fire at a processing center at Fort Hood, a major US Army post, in Texas, killing 13 people and an unborn child, and wounding more than 30 others.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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Each statement should challenge a common belief in [your industry/niche] while being defensible with evidence.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Still, the House and Senate’s market structure proposals are different from the get-go; on top of that, varying corners of the industry have competing views on the details, and multiple committees claim jurisdiction over the fight.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Braun has consistently said, and reiterated at a news conference Aug. 12, that his views on the subject would be dictated by the views of law enforcement, who would have to enforce any laws.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
12 Aug. 2025
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Keep in mind, as Venus moves through Leo — and your second house of values, stability and money-making abilities — the self-esteem boost continues.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Has the thought of chasing Gunther’s historic 666-day reign crossed your mind?—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Verdict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verdict. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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