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
The final verdict: Vote here by 3pm today to decide the winner.
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Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025
Scientists told ProPublica that the state agency reached that verdict only after wrongfully excluding studies that linked ethylene oxide to breast cancer and using a flawed analysis of the data EPA relied on.
—Lisa Song, ProPublica, 5 Feb. 2025
The jurors in the landmark racketeering trial of former House Speaker Michael Madigan and his longtime confidant deliberated for their first full day yesterday without reaching a verdict — though they should be all set on office supplies.
—Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
The verdict: Its flavor was nothing short of despicably vile, which made Orly’s nail-biting polish both a gift and a curse along my journey to end my bad habit.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 30 Jan. 2025
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Palihapitiya revealed the decision partially revolved around his belief the league would soon be forced to contend with a serious competitor.—
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A lot of the time these people aren’t even in the right head space to handle a decision like that, which is also a compelling aspect to the piece.—
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The betting markets have a lower opinion of the Sox.—
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It’s been a ton of scrutiny, ton of opinions, ton of all of that.—
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The Tennessean last week celebrated the conclusion of its inaugural Journalism Academy program for Tennessee college students.—
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Several independent studies revealed that the shutdown had a significant effect on Earth's atmosphere — a conclusion backed up by anecdotal evidence.—
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When Anna, who believes Malby cured her anorexia, invites Mathu to meet him, Mathu confronts his strained relationship with his father and the divide between their beliefs: science versus magic.—
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Some Medicaid recipients could get health insurance elsewhere Several conservative Medicaid experts shared the belief that some people on Medicaid could afford private insurance.—
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Back in Action held onto second place, though, with another 9.2M views from February 3 to February 9.—
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Located in the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, the residence comes with a ridiculous amount of floorspace and unmatched views of the area.—
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One factor to keep in mind here: The Constitution has age requirements for holding office.—
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Loading your audio article Four months ago, on the north shore of Oahu, Steve Kerr’s mind drifted from the cautious optimism of training camp to the perils of Ringz Culture.—
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“Verdict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verdict. Accessed 18 Feb. 2025.
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