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
Professional golf legend Jack Nicklaus has won a $50 million verdict in a defamation lawsuit filed in Florida against his former business partners.
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
In February 2025, a man walked out of the courthouse as a jury deliberated its verdict in the case against him.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 21 Oct. 2025
Still, Road & Track said at the time that the 512 BB was a better car, and more drivable, a verdict that has held up in the decades since by anyone who has ever sat in the driver’s seat of a Countach.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025
Jurors deliberated for less than three hours before delivering the verdict.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
In February 2025, a man walked out of the courthouse as a jury deliberated its verdict in the case against him.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 21 Oct. 2025
Still, Road & Track said at the time that the 512 BB was a better car, and more drivable, a verdict that has held up in the decades since by anyone who has ever sat in the driver’s seat of a Countach.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025
Jurors deliberated for less than three hours before delivering the verdict.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verdict
Noun
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Tillman was due in court Tuesday morning for an arraignment, where Judge Vincent Chiu agreed to the prosecution's motion to revoke bond, reversing a different judge's decision to free him before trial.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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The ban was put into place by local authorities in England and triggered condemnation from many politicians, sports organizations and Jewish groups, who have since tried to reverse the decision.—
Amy Woodyatt,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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The opinion was requested by the UN General Assembly in December after Israel passed laws banning UNRWA, from operating in the country, significantly curtailing its ability to deliver aid to Gaza.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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The Center for Scholars & Storytellers at UCLA’s Department of Psychology as part of an annual media survey asked 1,500 kids and young adults between the ages 10-24 their opinions about popular culture and media.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
22 Oct. 2025
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Although that conclusion remains a subject of debate, the die-off of elkhorn and staghorn corals in Florida could bolster the argument.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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The conclusion, according to the researchers?—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
23 Oct. 2025
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Some religious leaders have said the fact that Kirk's political agenda was driven by his Biblical beliefs meant he was killed for his faith and amounted to an attack on Christianity.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Emphasizing research and measurable outcomes, their philanthropy also reflects a broader belief that wealth should be used in real time—not preserved for future generations.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Now the wetlands, woods, wildflower meadows and river views, which are managed and protected by River Fields conservancy, are open for the public to enjoy from dawn to dusk.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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The Madrid view was clear in captain Dani Carvajal’s Instagram post on Tuesday.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Of the respondents, 30% said having a conversation about family health history had never crossed their minds and 20% said their families don't talk about health openly.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
26 Oct. 2025
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The future is at the forefront of your mind.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Verdict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verdict. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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