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
What Happens Next The court will now prepare to deliver its verdicts.
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Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
What's New The trial of eight individuals accused of assisting the Islamic extremist who murdered French history teacher Samuel Paty is nearing its conclusion, with verdicts set to be delivered on Friday, more than four years after the killing.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Arata read out verdicts one after the other against Pelicot and the 50 other men tried in the shocking case.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Around 15 had admitted to the facts, although only a handful of the men accused expressed remorse in the lead-up to their verdicts.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
Delivering the guilty verdicts and sentences took Arata just over an hour.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Some read out the verdicts and applauded as they were announced inside.
—John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
The president-elect is appealing both verdicts.
—Natalie Venegas, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
The case stems from two previous verdicts involving Carroll.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
What's New The trial of eight individuals accused of assisting the Islamic extremist who murdered French history teacher Samuel Paty is nearing its conclusion, with verdicts set to be delivered on Friday, more than four years after the killing.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Arata read out verdicts one after the other against Pelicot and the 50 other men tried in the shocking case.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Around 15 had admitted to the facts, although only a handful of the men accused expressed remorse in the lead-up to their verdicts.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
Delivering the guilty verdicts and sentences took Arata just over an hour.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Some read out the verdicts and applauded as they were announced inside.
—John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
The president-elect is appealing both verdicts.
—Natalie Venegas, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
The case stems from two previous verdicts involving Carroll.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verdicts
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This information helps policymakers, educators, and community leaders make informed decisions about educational interventions and resource allocation.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
19 Mar. 2025
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In the Dolphins’ case, those player procurement decisions fall on the feet of general manager Chris Grier and (on the offensive side), Mike McDaniel.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
19 Mar. 2025
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The Baltimore Sun reader poll is an unscientific survey in which website users volunteer their opinions on the subject of the poll.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Mar. 2025
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Commentary and opinions Trimming the fat from the federal budget shouldn’t hurt the most vulnerable this much, writes columnist LZ Granderson.—
Hunter Clauss,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The ability to draw statistical conclusions and use predictive analytics to reduce hazards with fewer resources is made possible by them.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Department of Justice conducted its own independent investigation and reached the same fundamental conclusions.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
21 Dec. 2024
Noun
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This season paid homage to the local culture of Thailand, and examined the role that wealthy Western patrons play in the commercialization of Buddhism and other Eastern spiritual beliefs.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Elections Matter—and Accountability Is Key Elections reflect the beliefs and frustrations of the American people.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Administrative law judges would have 180 days after petitions are filed to make final determinations.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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However, a maximum of three artists are allowed to be selected and determinations are made by a private vote.—
Ryan Fleming,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Defendants also can join the program as an alternative to paying fines as the result of convictions within the district court.—
Campbell Roper,
arkansasonline.com,
25 Dec. 2024
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Prior to its passage, theft of items worth $950 or less was a misdemeanor, but Prop 36 will make the offense into a felon if the person has two or more prior convictions for certain crimes, according to the California Legislature's Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Verdicts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verdicts. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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