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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
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The companies sued the FCC in three different courts, with varying results.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2025
Sotomayer encouraged viewers to read both sides of the courts’ rulings.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
It could be asked to make a final decision on it once other lower courts have heard the case.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
The project, which is now underway, will feature six indoor courts and two outdoor courts.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2025
And Trump’s tariffs have raised US import duties to historically high levels – even as their ultimate fate remains with the courts.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
The Justice Department will likely appeal the case to the Supreme Court, where the justices could pause the reinstatement of the FTC member on its emergency docket while letting the case continue to work its way through lower courts.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
And Congress is unlikely to grant him new tariff powers after the courts just ruled that doing so unilaterally violated the separation of powers.
—Brett Erickson, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
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Owners and teams contractually assent to the league and commissioner having final, binding and conclusive authority, meaning courts would give the league sizable deference.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The companies sued the FCC in three different courts, with varying results.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2025
Sotomayer encouraged viewers to read both sides of the courts’ rulings.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
It could be asked to make a final decision on it once other lower courts have heard the case.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
The project, which is now underway, will feature six indoor courts and two outdoor courts.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2025
And Trump’s tariffs have raised US import duties to historically high levels – even as their ultimate fate remains with the courts.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
The Justice Department will likely appeal the case to the Supreme Court, where the justices could pause the reinstatement of the FTC member on its emergency docket while letting the case continue to work its way through lower courts.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
And Congress is unlikely to grant him new tariff powers after the courts just ruled that doing so unilaterally violated the separation of powers.
—Brett Erickson, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for courts
Noun
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Manolo Blahnik, founder, designer Blahnik’s shoes have become icons, worn in palaces, down runways and by first ladies and A-list celebrities alike.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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During the eight-day cruise, guests will visit the terra-cotta temples in Kalna, the Nawabi palaces of Murshidabad, the Mughal gardens of Khushbagh, the haunting ruins of Gaur, and Mayapur’s sprawling Hare Krishna complex.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
9 Sep. 2025
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Taking inspiration from 16th-century outdoor sculpture courtyards, this (indoor) exhibition explores the range of figurative human sculptures in the Walker’s collection.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
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Visit the Naschmarkt—offering everything from sauerkraut to Syrian falafel—while the MuseumsQuartier blends baroque courtyards with contemporary installations.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Most of the judges signed up in September are returning or experienced volunteers, Kieffer and Ealom said.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Despite ongoing lawsuits, federal judges have so far found the scientific evidence linking acetaminophen use in pregnancy to autism or ADHD to be inconclusive, leading to the dismissal of several high-profile cases.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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On this historic estate stands the majestic Pollok House that dates to the 18th century.—
Jeanine Barone,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The piece dates to the time of Harald Bluetooth, or Harald I, who is credited with the unification of Denmark during his rule from around the years 958 to 985, according to Britannica.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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Limiting seating on winery patios to 20 seats, and prohibiting classes and community meetings at wineries, for example, eliminates low-impact activities that keep rural properties viable.—
Elaine Lyttleton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Sep. 2025
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Leave Your Pets at Home Some coffee shops and restaurants have outdoor patios where pets are welcome to sit alongside their owners at the table.—
Andrea Beck,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Then her latest statement took a different tack and blamed courts and magistrates for allowing repeat offenders to remain on the streets.—
Wesley Bruer,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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During that period, magistrates have set both secured and unsecured bonds for Brown.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Nostalgia, as Sheeran learns, sometimes reopens wounds and invites emotional gut punches previously buried for self-protection.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The genre invites focus and contemplation, and its structure is balanced with improvisation, which creates a sense of flow and impermanence.—
Anna Haines,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There, visitors come across soaring mosaics made from tiny golden tiles, murals of horses and sandy indoor quadrangles with palm trees sprouting up under vaulted ceilings.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Courts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courts. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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