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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
Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2025
The grounds include a bocce court, outdoor dining spot, stone fire pit and mature landscaping.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Michael McFaul, Foreign Affairs, 4 Apr. 2025
Kilmer was courted by director Tony Scott but initially balked.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Apr. 2025
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Noun
This week’s White House Report Card could have been a bad one, considering court rulings against President Donald Trump, staffing blunders, and a lack of movement on his tariff war that is starting to scare his supporters.
—Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2025
The grounds include a bocce court, outdoor dining spot, stone fire pit and mature landscaping.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Verb
Even the process of courting Moscow would be damaging because any favor the United States shows Russia alienates Europe.
—Michael McFaul, Foreign Affairs, 4 Apr. 2025
Kilmer was courted by director Tony Scott but initially balked.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for court
Noun
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The palace continues to exercise caution around her schedule, announcing her appearances closer to the time and emphasizing that her recovery remains her top priority.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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After lunch, wind your way to Dar El Bacha, the former palace of Thami el Glaoui, the Pasha of Marrakesh in the early 20th century.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The North End property boasts floor-to-ceiling windows, beautiful balconies, and a lush courtyard with an outdoor spa.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Makeshift tents fill the crammed courtyard, the solid edifice of the church overlooking the flimsy havens.—
CNN’s Abeer Salman and Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The code is admissible evidence in court and labor tribunals, thus providing workers with real authority during disputes with their employers.—
Dee Coakley,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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During his papacy, Francis sought to clean up Vatican finances and changed the law to ensure that Becciu, as a cardinal, could be judged by a Vatican tribunal of judges.—
Lauren Said-Moorhouse,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2025
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The Google hearing on Monday comes after a U.S. District Court judge in Virginia ruled against the company in another major case, saying the company illegally maintained a monopoly in some online advertising technology.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2025
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That suit started in the same federal district court in Texas that first heard the latest challenge, which critics say shows opponents of Obamacare were looking for a friendly judge.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But he eventually was allowed back in and soon was wooing like the old days.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
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The state now commits more than $500 million a year in tax credits to woo film, TV, audio and digital productions.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The notice on the company website was not dated, but its metadata showed it was compiled on April 19.—
Amy Lv and Lewis Jackson,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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The notice on the company website was not dated, but its metadata showed it was compiled on Saturday.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The quadrangle between the Temples of Jupiter and Bacchus had been filled with wooden tables and stalls selling wine and sfiha, a Bekaa specialty.—
Youmna Melhem Chamieh,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Jan. 2025
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But Stiller liked pausing on the precipice of the perverse love triangle—or quadrangle—of Mark torn by two halves of his consciousness toward two women.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
18 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Courtesy: Dona Ana County Jail) Cano, a former Doña Ana County magistrate judge, and his wife, Nancy Cano, both face charges of tampering with evidence, jail records show.—
Kevin Breuninger,Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
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The first three groups of 73 migrants transferred there in October, November and January spent only a few hours in Albania and were returned to Italy after Italian magistrates refused to validate their detention in the non-EU country.—
Erion Xhabafti,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Court.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/court. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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