1
as in decisions
a position arrived at after consideration
the marketing consultant's verdict was that we were doing just fine
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as in opinions
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 verdicts
How the Framework Cuts Through Live Proposals Applied honestly, the framework produces sharper verdicts than the current debate allows.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Alex's defense team moved for a mistrial after the guilty verdicts were handed down, but the motion was quickly denied by the judge.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
The jury deliberated for less than three hours before returning guilty verdicts.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2026
The approach used by the organization has resulted in a collection of work that includes multiple verdicts and major settlements for cases with severe and permanent disabilities.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 8 May 2026
After the jury’s verdicts were announced, one of the defense attorneys told a group of reporters outside the federal courthouse that the four defendants plan to appeal.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
This was a bellwether case and there have been similar verdicts in other states.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
But in October 2022, two separate juries reached their verdicts.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
On Tuesday, the panel returned verdicts of not guilty on both counts, which included strangulation or suffocation and assault and battery.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 5 May 2026
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Alex's defense team moved for a mistrial after the guilty verdicts were handed down, but the motion was quickly denied by the judge.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
The jury deliberated for less than three hours before returning guilty verdicts.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2026
The approach used by the organization has resulted in a collection of work that includes multiple verdicts and major settlements for cases with severe and permanent disabilities.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 8 May 2026
After the jury’s verdicts were announced, one of the defense attorneys told a group of reporters outside the federal courthouse that the four defendants plan to appeal.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
This was a bellwether case and there have been similar verdicts in other states.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
But in October 2022, two separate juries reached their verdicts.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
On Tuesday, the panel returned verdicts of not guilty on both counts, which included strangulation or suffocation and assault and battery.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 5 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verdicts
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The Sun forms a cazimi with Mercury in Taurus in your 3rd House of Communication, illuminating messages, conversations, errands, and daily decisions with unusual clarity.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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Presidential records are essential for the transfer of power between Administrations and helping lawmakers understand how past decisions were made.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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In other corners, opinions ran hot about rampant nudity in the Austrian Pavilion.—
Sebastian Smee,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2026
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An outspoken policy wonk who has appeared frequently on national television, McCaughey is quick on her feet and ready to offer opinions on a moment’s notice on health care, housing, taxes, and any other issue.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2026
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But too few of those ideas yield satisfying conclusions, resulting in a drama that becomes treacly and insubstantial, reaching for a profundity that remains elusive.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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But John Healey, a former Senate Republican chief of staff who is now Stewart’s senior adviser, cautioned against jumping to conclusions.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Take time to reflect and renew your spiritual and religious beliefs.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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Prejean Boller, a Catholic, contended that she was wrongly ousted for expressing her beliefs.—
Peter Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Gaff ultimately admitted to his crimes in open court and provided details consistent with the determinations of police investigations, according to police.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd’s decision to pass on North Carolina and remain with the Wildcats brought him a raise, more money for his staff and a new chain of command, as the school’s president will make more high-level determinations for the program, rather than the athletic director.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Again, no details, and fans' minds are wandering as far as this being an arena or battle royale mode, but that would be a little surprising.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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For more than 157 years, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has been the South’s source for culture, community, and news for curious minds.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
15 May 2026
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The spa The bright-white spa has six treatment rooms, an adults-only infinity pool with panoramic ocean views, and a full-service salon.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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There’s a reason the video has more than 16 million views in 22 hours since it was posted.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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In contrast, prosecutors argued the convictions should stand.—
Dianne Gallagher,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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Court records show Hamilton has theft and burglary convictions dating back to the 1990s.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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“Verdicts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verdicts. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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