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
Though Burke, like Rezko, was convicted, Duffy said the former alderman’s case illustrated there are many milestones in a defense attorney’s work beyond just trying to win a not-guilty verdict.
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Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Here is a digest of top stories from The Kansas City Star, covering a verdict in a wrongful death lawsuit, a controversial campus police hire and a new flight out of Kansas City International Airport.
—Ian Cummings, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
That verdict remains under appeal.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
Sharifullah didn’t appear to have any visible reaction to the verdict.
—Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
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Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Here is a digest of top stories from The Kansas City Star, covering a verdict in a wrongful death lawsuit, a controversial campus police hire and a new flight out of Kansas City International Airport.
—Ian Cummings, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
That verdict remains under appeal.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
Sharifullah didn’t appear to have any visible reaction to the verdict.
—Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verdict
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While Saudi Arabia and OPEC had no immediate reaction, Emirati Energy Minister Suhail al-Mazrouei insisted his country’s decision did not stem from any dispute with its Gulf neighbor.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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This is basically every aerophobic flier’s worst nightmare, and Harlin does a solid job of maintaining the fear factor and shock right up to the moment of Rich’s decision to dump fuel and ditch, since the nearest airport, Guam, is out of range.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Sun’s five-member editorial board consists of Jensen, publisher Trif Alatzas, opinion editor Philip Caldwell, and columnists Torrey Snow and Julian Baron.—
Lily Carey,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2026
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The opinions expressed in this story are his and not those of ABC News.—
Donald J. Mihalek,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Friday night was supposed to be the conclusion.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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In response, members of the prosecution team attempted to provide more context in public interviews, explaining the ATF's conclusions while noting the defendant was innocent until proven guilty, Ballard wrote.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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Over the years, one of these pass catchers tends to inspire some belief over the summer.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
27 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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Look closer, and a more sophisticated fear comes into view — one that the productivity data doesn’t address at all.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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But, while Warsh may favor lower rates, there currently isn’t a convincing economic argument for easier monetary policy anytime soon — a view that three key Fed voters telegraphed at this meeting.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Carly loves playing hostess, and designs interiors above all with socializing in mind—the conversation pit is one of her favorite midcentury tropes.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Andrillon warned against trying to harness the sleeping mind in the service of the waking world.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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“Verdict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verdict. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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