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
Although he was not banned from running, the verdict derailed his campaign.
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Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025
Madigan’s team has sought to reverse the verdict and asked for a new trial.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
The united court verdict and its immediate acceptance by South Korea’s two major political parties stirred hope that the young democracy can turn the page on the martial law fiasco – a jarring reminder for many citizens of the country’s dark legacy of military dictatorship as recently as the 1980s.
—Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Apr. 2025
The verdict was also criticized by some lawmakers in France and a number of Le Pen’s right-wing allies in Europe, from Dutch right-wing populist Geert Wilders to Italy’s deputy prime minister Matteo Salvini.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 4 Apr. 2025
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Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025
Madigan’s team has sought to reverse the verdict and asked for a new trial.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
The united court verdict and its immediate acceptance by South Korea’s two major political parties stirred hope that the young democracy can turn the page on the martial law fiasco – a jarring reminder for many citizens of the country’s dark legacy of military dictatorship as recently as the 1980s.
—Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Apr. 2025
The verdict was also criticized by some lawmakers in France and a number of Le Pen’s right-wing allies in Europe, from Dutch right-wing populist Geert Wilders to Italy’s deputy prime minister Matteo Salvini.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verdict
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This means the board will generally have a wide view from different sources of what the value of a deal should be worth and make a decision based on that.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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In a letter to the Trump administration, Blumenthal sought an accounting of how many visas have been revoked, the reasons cited for each one, and whether students were afforded due process to contest the decision.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Some Chinese opinion leaders appeared to suggest off-ramps in the trade war.—
Beijing and Washington Bureaus,
USA Today,
14 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,
14 Apr. 2025
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Studies from New Zealand, Sweden, and elsewhere have come to similar conclusions, finding no negative effect of low levels of fluoride on IQ.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
9 Apr. 2025
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This can complicate diagnosis and lead to inaccurate and potentially dangerous conclusions.—
Jack Hidary,
Forbes.com,
9 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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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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Ideally, in my view, any changes to Social Security should also help constrain the future growth of federal spending, given the current and projected growth in the budget deficit.—
Dennis W. Jansen,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
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Here, retailers’ views on the latest edition of Watches and Wonders. Carla Chalouhi, president and CEO, Arije Overall impression: This year was expected to be a quiet one.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 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 22 Apr. 2025.
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