as in supreme court
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of high court
But in later decades, the high court has moved at times to increase presidential power.
—
Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Apr. 2025
The balance of the high court is not at risk of changing with this election, but Republicans could further solidify their majority if Griffin wins the contest.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 18 Apr. 2025
Immigrant women describe 'hell on earth' in ICE detention
The decisions came in response to four of at least 10 emergency applications the Trump administration has filed at the high court in its first 80 days.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 13 Apr. 2025
Sauer asked the high court to issue a stay of district court decisions that found the firings unlawful and said the justices could also take up the case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit rules.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for high court
Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Apr. 2025
The balance of the high court is not at risk of changing with this election, but Republicans could further solidify their majority if Griffin wins the contest.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 18 Apr. 2025
Immigrant women describe 'hell on earth' in ICE detention
The decisions came in response to four of at least 10 emergency applications the Trump administration has filed at the high court in its first 80 days.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 13 Apr. 2025
Sauer asked the high court to issue a stay of district court decisions that found the firings unlawful and said the justices could also take up the case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit rules.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for high court
Recent Examples of Synonyms for high court
Noun
-
The targeting of state supreme courts by special interests and ultrawealthy individuals, some court observers say, can leave the public with the impression that justices are no different than any senator or representative or governor: devoted to serving their political allies.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
6 Apr. 2025
-
Trump administration Wisconsin wisconsin supreme court Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media Inc.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Sitting above the trial courts and below the Supreme Court, the appellate courts will play a crucial role in deciding when and how much of Mr. Trump’s second-term agenda can be implemented.—
Mattathias Schwartz,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
-
Distributed among 12 geographic clusters of states and the District of Columbia, plus one national circuit, the courts of appeals hear the vast majority of cases from the federal trial courts.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
29 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
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
-
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
Cite this Entry
“High court.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high%20court. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share