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 mixed verdict for Combs is a stunning end for the blockbuster trial.
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2025
The jury returned to deliberate Wednesday morning and, after less than an hour, reached a verdict.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 2 July 2025
At a hearing hours after the verdict was read, U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian denied Combs bail and ordered him to remain in detention until sentencing.
—EW.com, 2 July 2025
Combs prayed with his family, CNN reported, before heading downstairs in the building to wait for a verdict.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2025
The jury returned to deliberate Wednesday morning and, after less than an hour, reached a verdict.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 2 July 2025
At a hearing hours after the verdict was read, U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian denied Combs bail and ordered him to remain in detention until sentencing.
—EW.com, 2 July 2025
Combs prayed with his family, CNN reported, before heading downstairs in the building to wait for a verdict.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verdict
Noun
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Until this can be verified, the City Council must not come close to making any final decision.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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The legal advocacy group Center for Constitutional Rights criticized the decision, saying that without the plea agreements, the case will never be resolved.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Some people have very strong opinions on this topic.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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With federal routes closing, pharmaceutical companies focused on shaping public opinion and state-level regulations.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Bypassing Bagwell should begin, in earnest, a pursuit of 3,000 hits that will define the conclusion of Altuve’s career.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
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China had postponed the conclusion of the cognac probe twice, as the two sides tried to resolve the alcohol and EV spats, among others.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
4 July 2025
Noun
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Some examples might include: Faith – Avoiding investments in companies that conflict with your beliefs.—
James Brewer,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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IndieWire noted that Offerman's prior roles include conservative and right-wing types, a contrast to his personal progressive beliefs.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Experts have criticized the view that trade deficits are inherently bad and questioned whether the U.S. can or should seek to close them.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
7 July 2025
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According to StreetEasy, there are plenty of units available to buy, though only one to rent: a $49,500-per-month three-bedroom with views of the Hudson River and sort of disappointingly gray custom Bulthaup cabinetry.—
Brendan O'Connor,
Curbed,
7 July 2025
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Moreover, Kremlin insiders suspect that the 50-day window before any new US sanctions hit is plenty of time for their military push in Ukraine to pay off – or, failing that, for a notoriously changeable President Trump to change his mind on Russia once again.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
15 July 2025
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First, keep in mind that AGI and ASI will have been data trained by the vast stores of human writing.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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“Verdict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verdict. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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