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
Two court verdicts this week spotlight the risks for teens from using social media — focusing on not just the content but the design of the platforms.
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Carmel Wroth, NPR, 27 Mar. 2026
Dual jury verdicts this week have validated longstanding concerns about the dangers of social media for young people.
—Barbara Ortutay, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The verdicts against Meta come at a pivotal moment for the tech industry as public officials test the limits of long-standing legal protections that have shielded companies from liability.
—Austin Denean, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2026
The complaint comes after two jury verdicts this week — both against Meta and one involving Google’s YouTube — concluded that the online platforms are failing to adequately police their sites for content that’s causing real-life harm.
—Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
The verdicts could also set the stage for how thousands of similar cases — brought by individual plaintiffs, state attorneys general and school districts — play out.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
The verdicts from California and New Mexico may be a sign of things to come.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
But the verdicts demonstrate a growing willingness to hold major social media companies responsible and demand meaningful change.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Investors are shrugging off the verdicts.
—Morgan Lee, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Carmel Wroth, NPR, 27 Mar. 2026
Dual jury verdicts this week have validated longstanding concerns about the dangers of social media for young people.
—Barbara Ortutay, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The verdicts against Meta come at a pivotal moment for the tech industry as public officials test the limits of long-standing legal protections that have shielded companies from liability.
—Austin Denean, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2026
The complaint comes after two jury verdicts this week — both against Meta and one involving Google’s YouTube — concluded that the online platforms are failing to adequately police their sites for content that’s causing real-life harm.
—Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
The verdicts could also set the stage for how thousands of similar cases — brought by individual plaintiffs, state attorneys general and school districts — play out.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
The verdicts from California and New Mexico may be a sign of things to come.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
But the verdicts demonstrate a growing willingness to hold major social media companies responsible and demand meaningful change.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Investors are shrugging off the verdicts.
—Morgan Lee, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verdicts
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By the time he gets called, families can be at war over decisions about dad’s house, mom’s assets or grandma’s healthcare.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Their intensity and compression of timescale require curatorial decisions to be shaped by different tempos of attention.—
Manuela Moscoso,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Texas A&M University, nor of Fortune.—
Siddharth Misra,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 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,
28 Mar. 2026
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Fifteen minutes later, the board reconvenes and compares conclusions before continuing the discussion.—
Jane Sadowsky,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Again, there were hints in the data but no definitive conclusions.—
Mariangela Lisanti,
Twin Cities,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Take time to renew your spiritual or religious beliefs.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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In the comments, Ivey argued with fans using Bible verses and accused several of being sinners for their beliefs and lifestyles.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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The failure to routinely consider parental gun practices, including gun storage and children’s access, in custody determinations is notable – not just because unsecured guns pose a significant danger to children, but because other less substantial risks regularly factor into custody decisions.—
Marcia Zug,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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Those determinations complete the World Cup’s 48-team draw, as well as the full schedule, as North America for the first time serves as host.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Just a few years ago, the antique cushion cut diamond was not a stone on many people’s minds.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
27 Mar. 2026
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For the mothers in the Ladan camp in the town of Dollow, survival is the only thing on their minds — not the Iran war or how UNICEF gets the supplies to keep the place running.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The move to Amazon comes after the episode premiered on the Backyard Sports YouTube channel on January 29, quickly amassing more than 1M unique views on the platform.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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Several of the actors in the show have been questioned about joining the franchise despite its creator’s anti-trans views.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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Elders, 65, faces charges including use of a weapon of mass destruction, manufacturing destructive devices and possessing those devices and explosives after felony convictions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Proposed by MKs Simcha Rotman and Yulia Malinovsky, the law establishes the practical mechanisms — procedural and evidentiary — to secure convictions of Nukhba terrorists, after which the death penalty could be imposed.—
Benjamin Weinthal , Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Verdicts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verdicts. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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