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
Revathy was Chhabra’s suggestion for a judge whose neutrality the film needed to sustain across a narrative that withholds easy verdicts.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
Both verdicts have drawn criticism, and Google’s appeal is pending.
—Satya Marar, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
The move to abandon the convictions represented a stunning reversal from the Biden administration, which hailed the guilty verdicts as a crucial victory in its bid to hold accountable those responsible for what prosecutors described as an attack on the heart of American democracy.
—Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Lawyers for Pramaggiore and McClain argued on appeal that it was improperly included over their objections and likely wound up factoring into the ultimate findings, as the jurors sent a note about it shortly before reaching their across-the-board guilty verdicts.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Bergman said that while the financial damages levied on Meta and Google so far are small compared to the tech giants' multitrillion-dollar valuations, these initial verdicts send a clear message to the tech industry.
—Shannon Bond, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
The financial penalties to date have been minimal — less than $400 million in damages between the two verdicts last week — but the cases establish a troubling precedent for tech giants that are betting their future on AI.
—Jennifer Elias,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
Over time, this approach has led to a body of work that includes numerous verdicts and substantial settlements in cases involving severe and life-altering injuries.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
The order vacated guilty verdicts from the 2018 trial of Renardo Williams, who was convicted of killing Bethgy Catora and shooting and injuring Mayklens Francois during a drug deal gone wrong.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
Both verdicts have drawn criticism, and Google’s appeal is pending.
—Satya Marar, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
The move to abandon the convictions represented a stunning reversal from the Biden administration, which hailed the guilty verdicts as a crucial victory in its bid to hold accountable those responsible for what prosecutors described as an attack on the heart of American democracy.
—Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Lawyers for Pramaggiore and McClain argued on appeal that it was improperly included over their objections and likely wound up factoring into the ultimate findings, as the jurors sent a note about it shortly before reaching their across-the-board guilty verdicts.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Bergman said that while the financial damages levied on Meta and Google so far are small compared to the tech giants' multitrillion-dollar valuations, these initial verdicts send a clear message to the tech industry.
—Shannon Bond, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
The financial penalties to date have been minimal — less than $400 million in damages between the two verdicts last week — but the cases establish a troubling precedent for tech giants that are betting their future on AI.
—Jennifer Elias,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
Over time, this approach has led to a body of work that includes numerous verdicts and substantial settlements in cases involving severe and life-altering injuries.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
The order vacated guilty verdicts from the 2018 trial of Renardo Williams, who was convicted of killing Bethgy Catora and shooting and injuring Mayklens Francois during a drug deal gone wrong.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verdicts
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His trip to Old Trafford for the Leeds United match will have left him contemplating the more difficult decisions ahead.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Should such programming be rated differently or contain relevant descriptions so that parents can make informed decisions?—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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His mother was caught between the opinions of her church and the newfound liberalism of the Austin élites.—
Douglas Stuart,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Two residents voiced their opinions to the council during the public hearing portion of the vote.—
Anna Ortiz,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The attorney has pushed back on growing public speculation, arguing that without finding Lynette, conclusions about foul play are premature.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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Without that information, conclusions about feasibility are at best speculative.—
Charles Rilli,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The free exercise clause prohibits government from regulating, prohibiting or rewarding religious beliefs, according to the Library of Congress.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Apr. 2026
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In other words, their beliefs and values shape their political positions.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The law requires insurers to pay qualifying medical claims promptly and without fault determinations.—
Ike Brannon,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
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But lawmakers added an amendment in response to the decision to align with its determinations about free speech protections in therapy settings.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Necrotizing enterocolitis, or NEC, is a devastating complication of prematurity that weighs heavily on our minds.—
Alexander Crider,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Twenty-three percent of respondents in the Emerson poll had not made up their minds about which candidate to support.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The trio, and others in their intellectual circle, share a few radical views.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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The post has amassed more than 500,000 views and 400 comments, with many people asking for the backstory.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Ortega-Anguiano, has a lengthy track record that includes multiple felonies and convictions for driving without a license, according to DHS.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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The Department of Justice described convictions in 2025, years after the suspect was naturalized.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Verdicts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verdicts. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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