as in to predict
to form an opinion about (someone or something) before you have enough understanding or knowledge
Officials complain that some reporters have prejudged the outcome of the investigation. She was wrong for prejudging him.
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Recent Examples of prejudge
Zeldin repeatedly declined to commit to specific policies, however, promising instead not to prejudge outcomes before arriving at EPA.
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CBS News, 29 Jan. 2025
During the hearing, however, Zeldin repeatedly declined to commit to specific policies, promising instead not to prejudge outcomes before arriving at the EPA.
—Michael Phillis, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
The results suggest many still prejudge people with body art, particularly women.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
One of his lawyers has cautioned the public against prejudging the case.
—Mark Scolforo and Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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CBS News, 29 Jan. 2025
During the hearing, however, Zeldin repeatedly declined to commit to specific policies, promising instead not to prejudge outcomes before arriving at the EPA.
—Michael Phillis, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
The results suggest many still prejudge people with body art, particularly women.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
One of his lawyers has cautioned the public against prejudging the case.
—Mark Scolforo and Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for prejudge
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“Prejudge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prejudge. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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