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as in courtyards
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 tribunals
an assembly of persons for the administration of justice
this court is now called to order
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as in judges
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 woos
to act so as to make (something) more likely
you're courting disaster if you keep playing with matches
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as in dates
to go on dates that may eventually lead to marriage
they courted for a year before getting married
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Recent Examples of courts
Jason Lemon, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Owners also have access to Ascaya’s lengthy roster of amenities, which includes a 23,000-square-foot clubhouse, a resort-style pool, fitness and yoga studios, tennis and pickleball courts, a family park, and scenic hiking trails.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
Designed by Brazilian landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx, Parque da Cidade Sarah Kubitschek is over 1,000 acres of sweeping vegetation, trails, and athletic courts.
—Greyson Ferguson, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Although some funds have been restored because of lawsuits, the Supreme Court has allowed other cuts by the administration to stand while the cases move through the courts.
—Amy Maxmen, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
Last January, Padel United opened with six indoor courts and top-tier wellness amenities including a sauna, steam room, hot and cold plunge pools, and a 40-foot indoor mineral pool.
—Alexandra Kirkman, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
This evidence would not go unnoticed by the courts.
—Andrew Quinio, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
There’s an onsite water park for staying cool in the Florida heat, plus a playground, sports courts, and all kinds of activities to keep the whole family busy.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
For now, the issue is settled by the courts, and Wisconsinites seem content with the tradition of ripping back the perforated paper tabs.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
Davis' arguments have already been rejected by lower courts.
—Jason Lemon, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Owners also have access to Ascaya’s lengthy roster of amenities, which includes a 23,000-square-foot clubhouse, a resort-style pool, fitness and yoga studios, tennis and pickleball courts, a family park, and scenic hiking trails.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
Designed by Brazilian landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx, Parque da Cidade Sarah Kubitschek is over 1,000 acres of sweeping vegetation, trails, and athletic courts.
—Greyson Ferguson, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Although some funds have been restored because of lawsuits, the Supreme Court has allowed other cuts by the administration to stand while the cases move through the courts.
—Amy Maxmen, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
Last January, Padel United opened with six indoor courts and top-tier wellness amenities including a sauna, steam room, hot and cold plunge pools, and a 40-foot indoor mineral pool.
—Alexandra Kirkman, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
This evidence would not go unnoticed by the courts.
—Andrew Quinio, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
There’s an onsite water park for staying cool in the Florida heat, plus a playground, sports courts, and all kinds of activities to keep the whole family busy.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
For now, the issue is settled by the courts, and Wisconsinites seem content with the tradition of ripping back the perforated paper tabs.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
Fox News, which courts an older linear audience, has put new focus on its reach via YouTube, X, TikTok and Instagram, among other venues.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for courts
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And in the chaotic months since, clues about Tice’s fate have begun to seep through the walls of Syria’s once-impenetrable prisons and palaces.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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With 2,000-year-old ancient Roman roads and Etruscan tombs, grand villas, papal palaces, charming medieval towns, rolling countryside, and unforgettable food and wine, Lazio has something for every traveler.—
Fulvio De Bonis,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
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Beijing — When Ho Puay-peng first visited Beijing’s Forbidden City in the late 1980s, the Singaporean architect saw many of the historic courtyards used for storage, filled with garbage, and occupied by danwei (government offices).—
Fred He,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Expansive lawns, multiple patios, and intimate courtyards throughout the property create spaces for gatherings of any size, while the careful integration of architecture and landscape—bridges, circular entryways, waterfalls, and streams—ensures a sense of discovery at every turn.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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That panel included two former judges who had overseen international criminal tribunals, a former legal adviser to the British Foreign Office, and Amal Clooney, a British Lebanese human-rights lawyer and the wife of George Clooney.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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Winding its way through tax tribunals and the county treasurer's office all the way to the Michigan Court of Appeals through a trail of unseen revocation notices, jurisdictional conflicts and behind-the-scenes bureaucratic handwringing, that eventually got worked out.—
Todd Spangler,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Since its 2005 premiere, longtime judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Len Goodman — who died of bone cancer in 2023 and was replaced with former DWTS pro Derek Hough — critique the dance numbers.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
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Leavitt and Ballas have received immunity from the relay round, plus two bonus points, for having the top scores in the individual dance round last week and for their cumulative judges' totals all season.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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The judge would then schedule court dates to track Trauernicht’s progress in treatment.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The current management team and corporate iteration of Paramount dates only to August 7, which is when the Skydance merger closed.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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One of those enclosures belonged to the new troop from Morgan Island.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Conway Morris points to intelligence in other animals — such as crows using tools, dolphins solving problems, and octopuses escaping enclosures — as evidence that cognition has emerged multiple times in different ways.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Oct. 2025
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Johnston’s proposal originally abolished the city’s parking magistrates, eliminating any non-court options for residents who want to appeal their ticket.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
21 Oct. 2025
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North Carolina’s Speaker of the House, Republican Destin Hall, sponsored the Pretrial Integrity Act that in 2023 limited magistrates’ ability to set conditions of release.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Sep. 2025
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Familiar brands like SpringHill Suites’ newest Jacksonville Oceanfront property offer loyalty perks and ocean views, while the Riverdale Inn—a charming 11-room bed-and-breakfast in the historic Riverside district—invites guests to experience local hospitality with timeless character.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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Overlooking the area’s renowned white-sand beach, the luxe resort is a serene getaway that invites guests to savor experiences that connect them to the essence of their magical surroundings.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Courts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courts. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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