SCOTUS
abbreviation or noun
: the supreme court of the United States
—often used like a nickname
The U.S. Supreme Court must decide soon whether to review the Kasky v. Nike decision. … SCOTUS should review this case and overturn the California ruling.—
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Gaines renewed her call to Biles, alongside Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham, to stand on her side, after Tuesday's SCOTUS ruling.
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Jackson Thompson Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
If that wasn't enough SCOTUS news for you, check out our new deep dive into the big bucks the justices take home from their book deals.
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Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
But what Alito said after Sotomayor concluded her remarks threw regular SCOTUS denizens off guard.
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Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
Be on the lookout for a possible SCOTUS opinion later this month.
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Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
The measure allows patients to once again get mifepristone through virtual clinics at least until May 11, when SCOTUS will take another look at the case.
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Kate Knibbs,
Wired News,
5 May 2026
The drug manufacturer, Danco, appealed to the Supreme Court within hours and on Monday morning, SCOTUS granted one-week stay halting the order.
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Grace Colón,
STAT,
4 May 2026
That’s why state GOP leaders are so keen to take another crack at the maps after the latest SCOTUS ruling.
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Aj Willingham,
AJC.com,
1 May 2026
Warnock, Dickens criticize SCOTUS Voting Rights ruling as GOP seeks redistricting.
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Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Jackson Thompson Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
If that wasn't enough SCOTUS news for you, check out our new deep dive into the big bucks the justices take home from their book deals.
—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
But what Alito said after Sotomayor concluded her remarks threw regular SCOTUS denizens off guard.
—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
Be on the lookout for a possible SCOTUS opinion later this month.
—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
The measure allows patients to once again get mifepristone through virtual clinics at least until May 11, when SCOTUS will take another look at the case.
—
Kate Knibbs,
Wired News,
5 May 2026
The drug manufacturer, Danco, appealed to the Supreme Court within hours and on Monday morning, SCOTUS granted one-week stay halting the order.
—
Grace Colón,
STAT,
4 May 2026
That’s why state GOP leaders are so keen to take another crack at the maps after the latest SCOTUS ruling.
—
Aj Willingham,
AJC.com,
1 May 2026
Warnock, Dickens criticize SCOTUS Voting Rights ruling as GOP seeks redistricting.
—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2026
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“SCOTUS.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/SCOTUS. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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