prejudged

Definition of prejudgednext
past tense of prejudge
as in predicted
to form an opinion about (someone or something) before you have enough understanding or knowledge Officials complain that some reporters have prejudged the outcome of the investigation. She was wrong for prejudging him.

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  • Republican strategist Jim Merrill, a top New Hampshire adviser for Rubio's 2016 presidential bid, predicted that Iran would become a flashpoint in 2028 — just as the Iraq war was for Democrats in 2004 and 2008.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Republican strategist Jim Merrill, a top New Hampshire adviser for Rubio’s 2016 presidential bid, predicted that Iran would become a flashpoint in 2028 — just as the Iraq war was for Democrats in 2004 and 2008.
    Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
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  • Congress anticipated those rising costs and debated extending the enhanced premium tax credits toward the end of last year.
    Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Easter eggs leading to the announcement Swifties anticipated a music video would be coming sometime after the March 8 post by Taylor Nation, Swift's in-house marketing team.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Prejudged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prejudged. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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