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
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.
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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
In addition, guilty verdicts were returned on four counts of felony firearm, state prosecutors said.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 1 May 2026
But, today was not a day for verdicts or vindication.
—Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 29 Apr. 2026
The jury ultimately returned guilty verdicts on charges tied to all three accusers.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
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
In addition, guilty verdicts were returned on four counts of felony firearm, state prosecutors said.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 1 May 2026
But, today was not a day for verdicts or vindication.
—Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 29 Apr. 2026
The jury ultimately returned guilty verdicts on charges tied to all three accusers.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verdicts
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Later, the Moon squares Mars in Aries, which can make decisions feel rushed.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
7 May 2026
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Through the daily rhythms of an urban hospital’s emergency ward and clinics, HOSPITAL reveals the intricate systems, urgent decisions, and human encounters at the heart of modern medicine.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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The 41-year-old singer was announced as the headliner on Friday, May 8, and many in the soccer community had strong opinions on the choice.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2026
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Baldoni’s extensive filing also made its way online, with court documents available for internet sleuths to pick through and draw their own conclusions.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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The chatbots then walked back some of their original conclusions, with Claude specifically noting that its original planning horizon was too short.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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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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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
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Though judges make determinations on what type of evidence a jury will hear, their rulings are typically open to the public, an important measure for transparency and fairness in the criminal justice system.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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Every year, crowds of people gather on A1A, crane their necks skyward and collectively lose their minds as the Air Force Thunderbirds tear across the sky at speeds that make your fillings hurt.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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Drilling this dichotomy further into our minds is the passive-aggressive argument between Danny and Nia in front of a literal rollercoaster during the group trip to San Diego.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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During the all-day hearing Friday, the owners of both companies took the stand to give their often starkly different views of events.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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And second, our views of the future tend to be dark, and seem to be getting darker.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Following his criminal convictions, he was placed in removal proceedings and issued a final order of removal by a judge.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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As far as what's next, both groups are standing by their convictions and prepared to defend their stances in court.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
5 May 2026
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“Verdicts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verdicts. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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