1
as in decision
a position arrived at after consideration
the marketing consultant's verdict was that we were doing just fine
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2
as in opinion
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 verdict
The stock market’s verdict has been particularly harsh.
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Jackie Snow, Quartz, 29 Mar. 2025
Jurors failed to reach a verdict on a related manslaughter charge.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
Screenshots of the devastating exchange and Miyazaki’s final verdict have circulated on social media ever since.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2025
The jury in a New York City murder trial is frustrated by a single member whose skeptical caution forces them to more carefully consider the evidence before jumping to a hasty verdict.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
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Jackie Snow, Quartz, 29 Mar. 2025
Jurors failed to reach a verdict on a related manslaughter charge.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
Screenshots of the devastating exchange and Miyazaki’s final verdict have circulated on social media ever since.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2025
The jury in a New York City murder trial is frustrated by a single member whose skeptical caution forces them to more carefully consider the evidence before jumping to a hasty verdict.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verdict
Noun
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Freire defended his title twice before dropping a decision to Daniel Straus in November 2015.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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His statement posted on the UC Davis website included online links to available resources for campus community members impacted by the federal government’s decision to cancel these student visas.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The opinions expressed in this article are not intended to replace any professional or expert accounting and/or tax advice whatsoever.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Danny is preparing her staff for an imminent natural disaster in this scene, so the tone’s quite serious already, and her opinion of Grey’s seems uncharitable at best.—
Rebecca Luther,
TVLine,
3 Apr. 2025
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The new agreement will come at the conclusion of the previous 12-year deal agreed to by both parties, which was signed in 2013 for $5.2 billion Canadian.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2025
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This is the conclusion of a study by researchers from China, who said such a presence could explain the mysterious nature of rapidly moving stars in our galaxy's halo.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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As algorithms and politics herd us into narrower and narrower silos, the pressure increases on artists (as well as comedians, actors, and even brands) to mirror their fans’ core beliefs.—
Ryan Miller,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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Their belief in this project means the world to me.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Those negative opinions of Musk are bleeding over into negative views of Tesla, especially among those who identify as liberals.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2025
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Hot 100 combines physical and digital sales, audio streams, radio airplay, video views and karaoke data.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
2 Apr. 2025
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Price upon publish date of this article: $780 What to Look for in a Crossbody Phone Bag Special features: When shopping for a crossbody phone bag, there are a few key features to keep in mind.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The more Tropper thought about it, the more one actor appeared in his mind for Coop: Jon Hamm.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Verdict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verdict. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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