as in to decide
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 adjudicate
In an era of competing narratives that no one can credibly adjudicate, the winning bet may be to sit at the center of all of them.
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Justin Worland, Time, 8 May 2026
It was supposed to protect their rights and adjudicate next steps.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
The jury is asked to set aside their impressions of Musk to adjudicate the case.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
The courts are adjudicating those issues.
—Matt Peterson, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
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Justin Worland, Time, 8 May 2026
It was supposed to protect their rights and adjudicate next steps.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
The jury is asked to set aside their impressions of Musk to adjudicate the case.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
The courts are adjudicating those issues.
—Matt Peterson, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjudicate
Verb
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Daniella Segura California is weeks away from its June primary, in which voters will decide which gubernatorial candidates will face off in the November general election.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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This is the third time Weinstein has been tried for a charge of third-degree rape; Judge Curtis Farber gave prosecutors 30 days to decide whether he will be tried a fourth time.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2026
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Check the facts, ask one clarifying question, and let real information settle your nervous system.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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In a social media era rife with mouthwatering food content, kids will no longer settle for a drab school meal.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
14 May 2026
Verb
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This time, the director was determined not to cut corners, to make a film as maximalist as his imagination.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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The choice is vast, yet experienced brokers are quick to point out that specifications alone rarely determine a successful charter.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Their contracts require them to confidentially arbitrate with the commissioner (or his designee) as the arbitrator.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
19 May 2026
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Meanwhile, the leaders reported that the core business of the guild — paying residuals, arbitrating credit disputes, and so on — continues, though the guild’s offices, theater and library remain closed.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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Yesterday, the trailer for Netflix’s East of Eden mini-series landed, and judging from the looks served, there is much to celebrate and discuss.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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The good news is that interim head coach McFarlane (back in the dugout following Rosenior’s sacking) has two games against City in the past six months to look back on and judge what has worked — and what has not.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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The most controversial decision in this regard came in the 3-0 win against Liverpool in November when Andy Robertson was adjudged to be offside and affecting goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma when Virgil van Dijk 'scored' from a corner.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
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Tels turned villain 24 minutes later when his high foot was adjudged to have made contact with Ethan Ampadu’s head.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
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“Adjudicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjudicate. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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