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or judgements
1
as in rulings
a decision made by a court or tribunal regarding a case it has heard
the court will give its judgment in this case tomorrow morning
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2
as in decisions
a position arrived at after consideration
built her fortune by making intelligent judgments about the performance of stocks
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3
as in opinions
an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge
your judgment of the situation isn't a very good one
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4
as in assessments
an opinion on the nature, character, or quality of something
critical judgment on that new comedy has been overwhelmingly negative
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Recent Examples of judgments
The Onion is taking over conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ Infowars brand as courts are liquidating the bankrupt far-right talk show host’s companies following the more than $1 billion in defamation judgments against him.
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Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Any effort to do so would require new rules, new data, and ongoing administrative judgments.
—Martha E. Stark, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Central bankers must be strong enough to listen to a diversity of views from all corners…humble enough to be open-minded to new ideas and new economic developments…wise enough to translate imperfect data into meaningful insight…and dedicated enough to make judgments faithfully and wisely.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
The cost is so steep that the city last month felt forced to issue taxable bonds to cover $267 million in judgments and settlements at an interest rate around 6%.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
As historians debate the queen’s legacy, members of the public are making their own judgements.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
But fashion often thrives on snap judgements, fleeting trends and rapid consumption.
—Marianna Cerini, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Even after criminal convictions, civil judgments and years of litigation, Schwartz remained elusive to the people seeking answers or accountability.
—Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 20 Apr. 2026
There are many mistakes, of course, but most calls that are labelled errors are in the margins of subjective judgments that some might support and others disavow.
—Graham Scott, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Any effort to do so would require new rules, new data, and ongoing administrative judgments.
—Martha E. Stark, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Central bankers must be strong enough to listen to a diversity of views from all corners…humble enough to be open-minded to new ideas and new economic developments…wise enough to translate imperfect data into meaningful insight…and dedicated enough to make judgments faithfully and wisely.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
The cost is so steep that the city last month felt forced to issue taxable bonds to cover $267 million in judgments and settlements at an interest rate around 6%.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
As historians debate the queen’s legacy, members of the public are making their own judgements.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
But fashion often thrives on snap judgements, fleeting trends and rapid consumption.
—Marianna Cerini, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Even after criminal convictions, civil judgments and years of litigation, Schwartz remained elusive to the people seeking answers or accountability.
—Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 20 Apr. 2026
There are many mistakes, of course, but most calls that are labelled errors are in the margins of subjective judgments that some might support and others disavow.
—Graham Scott, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for judgments
Noun
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Kraut said, discussing the lack of Supreme Court rulings on key Second Amendment issues.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Apr. 2026
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Certain scorers stick to the official rulings on hits and errors; others make their own calls.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Playoff series are the epitome of small sample sizes, which is why making sport-changing decisions based on those outcomes makes little sense.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Take a pause before making decisions.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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That does not affect our reviews, as our opinions remain our own.—
Joe Salas
April 25,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2026
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, or its parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Carter Braxton Worth,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Colleges are beginning to respond with interviews, oral examinations, and in-person assessments.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the two countries’ standoff in the Strait of Hormuz escalated last week when the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps seized commercial vessels for the first time—a sign that its forces remain potent and that the war could again defy the upbeat assessments from the Pentagon’s leaders.—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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These noteworthy prosecutions, often built under racketeering or similar statutes, are resource-intensive, multiyear undertakings that culminate in sweeping indictments, dramatic news conferences and lengthy sentences.—
Andrew S. Boutros,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Arrests for drug offenses can result in being held without charge indefinitely and lengthy prison sentences if convicted.—
Lucas Lilieholm,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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As the two processes move toward different verdicts, the film turns judgment itself into the center of the story.—
Emiliano de Pablos,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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Those verdicts were overturned on appeal in 2024 based on unrelated testimony.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Early cultures, including Native American tribes, looked to the heavens for time keeping, spiritual beliefs and navigation.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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That’s one of the running themes of the show, which is the anatomy of bias, which was what are all the false beliefs that each of us had?—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
26 Apr. 2026
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Even with owner appraisals, however, there will be pressure to value apartments just below their nearest tax thresholds.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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But the referee does get a say in their frequent appraisals, and by and large, a sensible balance is struck.—
Graham Scott,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Judgments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/judgments. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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