as in deciding
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 adjudicating
Prosecutors have for months argued the seriousness of the crime warranted adjudicating the matter in adult court.
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Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2024
This performance of humanity, mostly for an outside, adjudicating world, is not just a Palestinian burden—though Hammad presents it as such.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 7 Oct. 2024
Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2024
This performance of humanity, mostly for an outside, adjudicating world, is not just a Palestinian burden—though Hammad presents it as such.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 7 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjudicating
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Officials are still deciding on the next steps, starting with a more inclusive process.Travis Loller, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Before deciding to play this game, ensure that your company is not only prepared to compete but is also equipped to be a valuable player in the investor’s portfolio.Cody Slach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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There is no formula, scoring system or checklist in determining the news value of a life.Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Thousands of brilliant titles get released every year and determining the standouts is inherently subjective.The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
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Quarterback woes were a big part of those struggles, as Michigan started three quarterbacks before settling on senior Davis Warren.Bruce Feldman, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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And then this one picks up with my honeymoon [in the Maldives] and what goes awry with that, and settling into married life, and parents getting older.Them, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
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In relation to her recent appointment to the five-person judging panel of the Booker Prize, Parker explained how her love of books started with her mother, who made sure that her eight children always left home with a book.Martin Dale, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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The team whittled the entries down to a selection of 45, which were then put to a judging panel that selected the overall winner as well as nine category winners.Jack Guy, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Adjudicating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjudicating. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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