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as in courtyard
an open space wholly or partly enclosed (as by buildings or walls)
the art museum boasts a glass-sided court that is filled with an array of greenery and sculpture
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as in tribunal
an assembly of persons for the administration of justice
this court is now called to order
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as in judge
a public official having authority to decide questions of law
if it please the court, I'd like to approach the bench
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as in to woo
to act so as to make (something) more likely
you're courting disaster if you keep playing with matches
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Recent Examples of court
William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2025
The Supreme Court’s decision doesn’t settle Ames’ discrimination claim but only revives it for additional court proceedings.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 6 June 2025
Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 29 May 2025
As India has grown to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, it has been courted by the United States and its allies as a geopolitical partner in counterbalancing China and as an investment destination.
—Mujib Mashal, New York Times, 18 May 2025
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Noun
Two former leaders of a public sector labor group appeared before a federal district court in Los Angeles on Thursday to face wire fraud charges that involved using union credit cards to purchase clothes and shoes from designer labels such as Jimmy Choo and Louis Vuitton.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2025
The Supreme Court’s decision doesn’t settle Ames’ discrimination claim but only revives it for additional court proceedings.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 6 June 2025
Verb
With Trump winning the U.S. presidency in November for the second time, Zuckerberg and other tech executives have since courted favor with the White House by making sweeping policy changes like relaxing content-moderation guidelines.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 29 May 2025
As India has grown to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, it has been courted by the United States and its allies as a geopolitical partner in counterbalancing China and as an investment destination.
—Mujib Mashal, New York Times, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for court
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There are colonial palaces next to street markets, and winding lanes that take you through the centuries on a stroll.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2025
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While there, William and Kate visited the Bhutanese palace and were greeted with a traditional Bhutanese welcoming ceremony.—
Greta Bjornson,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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The staff’s impeccable service and the charming courtyard, complete with lush flowers and a bubbling fountain, enhance the calming atmosphere even more.—
Katie Sweeney,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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Instead of taking over the courtyard of Camp North End, this year’s festival will be held in the Sugar Creek area at Blackbox Theater and The Pine.—
Chyna Blackmon,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2025
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In 2016, an international arbitration tribunal ruled Beijing's expansive claim had no basis in international law, however.—
Liz Lee,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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The war crimes tribunal that Sheikh Hasina herself founded has now charged her in the crackdown that killed more than a thousand demonstrators.—
Saif Hasnat,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Prosecutors also alerted the judge that an individual inside the courtroom had broadcast the proceedings, using Mia's name and later outing her again on his YouTube channel.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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Mecklenburg County District Court judge Matt Newton denied the bond while revealing investigative findings that Barnette poured gasoline in the home before lighting the house on fire.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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The Chinese leaders Nixon wooed had already split with the Soviets and perceived them as a threat.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
30 May 2025
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The Pentagon last month started to try to woo back to the military the service members who left.—
Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
28 May 2025
Verb
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There are learning curves: texting on a T9 keyboard, navigating dating without access to apps and managing the demands of modern work without constant access to Microsoft Teams or Slack.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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Munn, 44, and the comedian, 42, had started dating earlier that year, amid Mulaney’s early sobriety following a stay in rehab for alcohol and cocaine addiction.—
Brianne Tracy,
People.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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With the arrival of Amaya, an odd quadrangle emerges between her, Austin, Ace, and Chelley.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
11 June 2025
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Not private enough to give up federal funding, whether for student tuition fees, quadrangle rhododendrons, wind tunnels, or NMR Spectrometers.—
Amity Shlaes,
National Review,
28 Apr. 2025
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As when a warrant is presented at a private home, at the workplace a valid warrant must be issued by a court, have the correct name and address of the person being seized and be signed by a judge or magistrate judge.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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That juvenile judge or magistrate would be able to see how many interactions that child has had with the juvenile justice system, balance that with their best interest as well as the best interest of the community and public safety.—
Ivan J. Bates,
Baltimore Sun,
2 June 2025
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“Court.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/court. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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