as in settled
to give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute)
when we asked the salesclerk to adjudicate our disagreement, she agreed with me that the white shoes looked better
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Recent Examples of adjudicated
Authorizations, now negatively adjudicated in seconds by artificial intelligence, are challenging, tedious and time-consuming to overcome.
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Arthur E Palamara, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Dec. 2024
Each artist had applied in advance with detailed photos of their work to be adjudicated.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
She was adjudicated guilty of the charge of driving with her license suspended or revoked, the records show.
—Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024
And another problem is if courts really haven't adjudicated the issue and come to an answer by December 11th, a governor might just not certify any slate of presidential electors.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
Our social contract offers many, many avenues to remedy these issues and allows sides to be heard and adjudicated.
—William Earl, Variety, 8 Oct. 2024
So, Senator, it was adjudicated over and over and over.
—Stefan Becket, CBS News, 2 Oct. 2024
Arthur E Palamara, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Dec. 2024
Each artist had applied in advance with detailed photos of their work to be adjudicated.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
She was adjudicated guilty of the charge of driving with her license suspended or revoked, the records show.
—Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024
And another problem is if courts really haven't adjudicated the issue and come to an answer by December 11th, a governor might just not certify any slate of presidential electors.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
Our social contract offers many, many avenues to remedy these issues and allows sides to be heard and adjudicated.
—William Earl, Variety, 8 Oct. 2024
So, Senator, it was adjudicated over and over and over.
—Stefan Becket, CBS News, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjudicated
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To ensure that Charlotte’s harness was comfortable enough and would not cause irritation, the team tested multiple prototypes of the belt and settled on one that was light, adjustable, flexible and hugged the edges of his shell.—
Elizabeth Gamillo,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
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Flaherty was a Pittsburgh native with plans to translate his stature into dramatic roles but instead moved to Chicago, settled in and became a comedian, then left for Canada.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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The show was an immediate hit and still was when Newhart decided to end its run in 1978.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Port Police crisis team responded, Cooper said, and eventually decided to send the passenger to the hospital for evaluation.—
Stepheny Price,
Fox News,
24 Dec. 2024
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On the other hand, the Giants, who only a decade ago completed an astonishing run of three World Series championships in five seasons but have seen postseason play only twice since, will be determined to improve on their mediocre 80-82 record of last season.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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The victims include 84 males, 85 females and 10 whose gender could not be determined, CNN reported.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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On the contrary, if people feel judged, the situation could escalate and become even more tense.—
Julia Brandon,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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The charge relates to Chelsea’s protests to referee John Brooks after his decision to award Ipswich a 10th-minute penalty, with goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen judged to have tripped Liam Delap.—
Callum Davis,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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Biden issued proclamations in October 2022 and December 2023 to pardon people for marijuana possession, even if they hadn’t been charged or prosecuted for the offenses yet.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
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There were other charges filed against Strickland as a result of the April crash, but only the vehicular homicide by intoxication charge was prosecuted as part of the plea.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
21 Dec. 2024
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Johnson is considered one of the top candidates on the market.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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The Patriots are also expected to interview ex-Titans head coach Mike Vrabel, who is considered a leading candidate for the job.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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