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
Alright, what’s your verdict on The Rainmaker’s premiere?
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Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 15 Aug. 2025
In 2020, the Supreme Court in Ramos v. Louisiana ruled that a person cannot be convicted of a capital crime warranting death unless based on a unanimous jury verdict.
—Don Siegelman, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2025
And in July, Trump gave his verdict, which is that uploading is always fair use, and this might have an impact on how the Supreme Court rules on this issue.
—Schuyler Moore, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The verdict in the 2008 rape case came after a three-day trial in which the accuser and her parents testified.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 15 Aug. 2025
In 2020, the Supreme Court in Ramos v. Louisiana ruled that a person cannot be convicted of a capital crime warranting death unless based on a unanimous jury verdict.
—Don Siegelman, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2025
And in July, Trump gave his verdict, which is that uploading is always fair use, and this might have an impact on how the Supreme Court rules on this issue.
—Schuyler Moore, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The verdict in the 2008 rape case came after a three-day trial in which the accuser and her parents testified.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verdict
Noun
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Might that have factored into his decision to pull the trigger?—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
29 Aug. 2025
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The Pragmatic Path Forward Malaysia stands at a decision point that could define its next chapter of development.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Our mission with We Are Not Numbers (the NGO) was to create a new generation of Palestinian writers and thinkers, who could harness the power of their words to nonviolently resist their oppression and influence public opinion about the ongoing Israeli blockade of Gaza.—
Ahmed Dader
August 25,
Literary Hub,
25 Aug. 2025
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Grant did not provide an opinion on what may have caused Nguyen to crash.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
25 Aug. 2025
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Arriving more than three years after the conclusion of its first season, Peacemaker season two finds the DC Universe itself in a very different place.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
22 Aug. 2025
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Many people have come to the same conclusion: YouTube is using AI to tweak videos on its platform, without creators’ knowledge.—
Alex Reisner,
The Atlantic,
22 Aug. 2025
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Those claims got a boost from another Supreme Court decision broadening protections for religious workers and expanding the requirements employers must meet to accommodate their beliefs.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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This inclusion is a value most Americans embrace, regardless of political ideology or religious belief.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
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Some founders previously pushed back against the trend, telling CNBC that the views are outdated and unnecessary to achieve success.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
23 Aug. 2025
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For boating, swimming, and water sports, Lake Travis and Lake Austin are both excellent options with stunning views of hilltop homes nearby.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Aug. 2025
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Three of the five players who got in at 64 was enough to wonder which cup was on their minds.—
Doug Ferguson,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Aug. 2025
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Humpy was one of a kind, a true showman and one of the sharpest minds this sport has ever seen.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Verdict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verdict. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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