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
In a statement to USA TODAY, one of Combs’ attorneys, Erica Wolff, said the jury’s not-guilty verdicts undermine the validity of the civil claims.
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Gina Barton, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
Trials make disputes public, and jury trials allow citizens to debate the issues and return verdicts that reflect their community.
—Richard Lorren Jolly, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
Even if Trump challenges the decisions, which seems almost certain, the verdicts at the least have the capacity to disrupt his efforts to assert his power in ever more expansive ways.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 5 Sep. 2025
Both ended in defense verdicts.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
Zach Daniels, executive director of the Louisiana District Attorneys Association, said the group, which backed Landry’s law, has attempted to reach a compromise with criminal justice reformers who want all past split-jury verdicts overturned.
—Richard A. Webster, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2025
Adelson’s trial is among this summer’s criminal cases of intrigue, highlighted by the Karen Read and Diddy verdicts, Bryan Kohberger’s guilty plea and the ongoing Luigi Mangione saga.
—Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
Largely because this state, which allows death sentences by 8-to-4 jury verdicts, has been more interested in vengeance than justice.
—Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
The former lobbyist was a central figure in a corruption scandal that not only resulted in his conviction, but also guilty pleas or verdicts for nearly two dozen others.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Gina Barton, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
Trials make disputes public, and jury trials allow citizens to debate the issues and return verdicts that reflect their community.
—Richard Lorren Jolly, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
Even if Trump challenges the decisions, which seems almost certain, the verdicts at the least have the capacity to disrupt his efforts to assert his power in ever more expansive ways.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 5 Sep. 2025
Both ended in defense verdicts.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
Zach Daniels, executive director of the Louisiana District Attorneys Association, said the group, which backed Landry’s law, has attempted to reach a compromise with criminal justice reformers who want all past split-jury verdicts overturned.
—Richard A. Webster, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2025
Adelson’s trial is among this summer’s criminal cases of intrigue, highlighted by the Karen Read and Diddy verdicts, Bryan Kohberger’s guilty plea and the ongoing Luigi Mangione saga.
—Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
Largely because this state, which allows death sentences by 8-to-4 jury verdicts, has been more interested in vengeance than justice.
—Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
The former lobbyist was a central figure in a corruption scandal that not only resulted in his conviction, but also guilty pleas or verdicts for nearly two dozen others.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verdicts
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Meanwhile, tax framework complexity considers aspects of how the tax laws are being enforced, such as tax law enactment, tax guidance, tax payment and filing systems, tax audits, and how corporations can appeal tax decisions.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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That is difficult for many people who make critical decisions for the people.—
Richard B. Williams,
Denver Post,
10 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.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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On Reddit, users shared mixed opinions about Bella's breed.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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That is not to say one approach is better or worse than another; rather, even the most scientific approach might still not provide unequivocal conclusions.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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But Berry did not draw conclusions about whose values were ultimately right.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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O'Dell pleaded guilty earlier this year to arson, damage to religious property and obstruction of persons in the free exercise of religious beliefs.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The sentencing comes months after O’Dell, a Temple native, pleaded guilty to three charges — arson, damage to religious property and obstruction of persons in the free exercise of religious beliefs — in April.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Others said Trump should be afforded a new trial due to errors in the trial judge's determinations.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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In the following days, Pulte has made multiple comments on social media accusing Cook of crimes and calling for her prosecution, unusual steps during an ongoing investigation before any formal determinations of wrongdoing.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Therapists have a big part to play in keeping human minds healthy and sound, especially during the outstretched Wild West adoption of contemporary AI.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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New tight ends coach/passing game coordinator Thomas Brown and wide receivers coach Todd Downing are longtime coaching veterans with experience working under other top offensive minds like McDaniels.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
7 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.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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There’s a 76-mile river route open to kayaking and canoeing, and camping spots provide perfect access to the views.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Brown’s long rap sheet Brown has a lengthy criminal history, including convictions for armed robbery, felony larceny and breaking and entering.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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Byrd has prior felony convictions, including for unlawfully possessing a firearm, according to police.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Verdicts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verdicts. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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