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a public official having authority to decide questions of law
a justice of the U.S. Supreme Court
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Recent Examples of justices
If the justices do so, many more months will follow before the appeal is heard and adjudicated.
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Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Presidential candidates would come under growing pressure to specify their choices in advance, effectively turning future justices into co-campaigners on the ticket.
—Washington Post Editorial Board, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Brett Kavanaugh joining the three liberal justices in the majority.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 28 May 2026
The justices rebuffed an appeal from the league, which wanted the case handled through its arbitration process rather than open court in New York.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
The Supreme Court will only grant a review when at least four justices vote in favor.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 May 2026
Traditionally, justices on the nation's high court finalize decisions in cases by the end of June or the beginning of July, leaving only a few weeks before decisions are expected to be public.
—Andrew Rice The Center Square, Arkansas Online, 24 May 2026
The justices ruled 6-3 that Kennedy and his predecessor in the Biden administration had the ability to name the experts who sit on the panel.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
In a case argued in January, the justices sounded likely to strike down a Hawaii law requiring gun owners to get permission before bringing a firearm into a store or other private property that's open to the public.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Presidential candidates would come under growing pressure to specify their choices in advance, effectively turning future justices into co-campaigners on the ticket.
—Washington Post Editorial Board, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Brett Kavanaugh joining the three liberal justices in the majority.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 28 May 2026
The justices rebuffed an appeal from the league, which wanted the case handled through its arbitration process rather than open court in New York.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
The Supreme Court will only grant a review when at least four justices vote in favor.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 May 2026
Traditionally, justices on the nation's high court finalize decisions in cases by the end of June or the beginning of July, leaving only a few weeks before decisions are expected to be public.
—Andrew Rice The Center Square, Arkansas Online, 24 May 2026
The justices ruled 6-3 that Kennedy and his predecessor in the Biden administration had the ability to name the experts who sit on the panel.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
In a case argued in January, the justices sounded likely to strike down a Hawaii law requiring gun owners to get permission before bringing a firearm into a store or other private property that's open to the public.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for justices
Noun
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While recognizing peaceful protest as a constitutional right, the judges said actions that disrupt public life, block roads, intimidate others or interfere with constitutional processes do not enjoy legal protection.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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Judge Salas told us vilifying judges is eroding trust in the courts.—
Heather Abbott,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
Noun
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In the motion submitted May 1, Cassie argued that Howard's lawsuit should be transferred out of California courts and into a New York court, where dozens of similar Diddy claims were already filed.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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Leave this warehouse-sized structure for the light of day, and nearby are firepits, horseshoes, Bocce, tennis and pickleball courts, and even a soccer field.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Now, the family seeks a fresh start with a new complaint, this time to be heard before a federal judge, rather than Lyons or any other Cook County jurists.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Former federal judges Jeremy Fogel and Liam O’Grady said jurists are losing trust in the integrity of the Department of Justice.—
Sudhin Thanawala,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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“Justices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/justices. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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