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
After the guilty verdict, Buster reportedly distanced himself from his father and has kept a low profile with his wife, Brooklynn White.
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Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 14 May 2026
In 2022, however, the Georgia Supreme Court tossed out the murder verdict (PDF), saying that prosecutors had introduced needlessly inflammatory and prejudicial material about Harris’ personal life at his trial.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 14 May 2026
At a retrial last year, jurors failed to reach a verdict on Mann’s portion of the case, leading to a second retrial this year.
—Jennifer Peltz, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Shortly after he was convicted, Alex appealed his verdict on allegations of jury tampering, per CNN.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
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Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 14 May 2026
In 2022, however, the Georgia Supreme Court tossed out the murder verdict (PDF), saying that prosecutors had introduced needlessly inflammatory and prejudicial material about Harris’ personal life at his trial.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 14 May 2026
At a retrial last year, jurors failed to reach a verdict on Mann’s portion of the case, leading to a second retrial this year.
—Jennifer Peltz, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Shortly after he was convicted, Alex appealed his verdict on allegations of jury tampering, per CNN.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verdict
Noun
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The doctor–patient relationship is also frequently beset by dilemmas and decisions beyond the pathology at hand.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The decision will allow physicians to administer puberty blockers and hormone therapy for teenagers experiencing gender dysphoria with the permission of their parents.—
Matthew Kelly
May 19,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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Regardless of the ultimate outcome, neither tech magnate is likely to win in the court of public opinion, said University of California at Berkeley Law School professor Stavros Gadinis.—
Ashley Capoot,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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In that same light, McIlroy, Lowry, or any other player is absolutely entitled to share their opinions of a setup, and outside of an egregious statement, shouldn't take flak.—
Mark Harris OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Employers should examine where hiring teams may be treating decision inputs as automatic conclusions rather than one part of a broader employment analysis.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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The 192-page document, written by Paul Rivera, a Democratic consultant unaffiliated with the Biden and Harris campaigns, lacks key sections, including a conclusion and an executive summary.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
22 May 2026
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She surely was also exposed to Madame Charlotte Mentelle’s feminist beliefs and abolitionist leanings.—
Thomas Mallon,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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But the Dodgers front office didn’t entertain the notion of bumping him, instead doubling down on their belief that the best thing for Sasaki’s long-term development was continuing to face big-league hitters.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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This view has the political implication that any revolution must first be internal.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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However, some concertgoers said they were frustrated by restrictive views in the floor section, citing the production's tall ramp structures.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
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At the same time, your minds and bodies are changing.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Made from ultra-soft Italian leather, this pair is designed with comfort in mind.—
Jacquelyn McGilvray,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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“Verdict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verdict. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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