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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
Rhett Bartlett, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2025
Zapata-Echeverri arrived in Central Florida on a tourist visa on July 2 and appeared in court on Tuesday, July 22, her attorney said, per WESH.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 24 July 2025
EW.com, 14 July 2025
In late June, Oliver Darcy reported in his newsletter Status that Weiss was being courted for a role at CBS News.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2025
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Noun
After losing in court, Gawker filed for bankruptcy protection and sold itself to Univision in 2016.
—Rhett Bartlett, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2025
Zapata-Echeverri arrived in Central Florida on a tourist visa on July 2 and appeared in court on Tuesday, July 22, her attorney said, per WESH.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 24 July 2025
Verb
Rowling, who has courted controversy in recent years for spewing transphobic views, is also attached to the project as an executive producer.
—EW.com, 14 July 2025
In late June, Oliver Darcy reported in his newsletter Status that Weiss was being courted for a role at CBS News.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for court
Noun
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On March 27, the palace announced that King Charles briefly hospitalized following an adverse reaction to his routine cancer treatment.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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The Duke and Duchess stepped back as senior royals, citing the unbearable intrusions of the British press and a lack of support from the palace.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
22 July 2025
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The concert will take place in the library’s courtyard.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
13 July 2025
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The Garden District Hotel's sibling property, The Blackbird Hotel, debuted in NOLA in late 2024 with 13 rooms, a courtyard, and a pool.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
11 July 2025
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The sport’s top court instead upheld a previous ruling from the International Fencing Federation’s doping disciplinary tribunal (DDT) that had already cleared Thibus of any fault.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 July 2025
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As the abuse scandal spread globally during Francis’ 12-year pontificate, the commission initially lost influence and its crowning recommendation — the creation of a tribunal to judge bishops who covered up for predator priests — went nowhere.—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2025
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Daybell filed motions to have the judge replaced and to get her cases retried.—
Miguel Torres,
AZCentral.com,
26 July 2025
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City Council President Mary Sheffield's office asked Corporation Counsel Conrad Mallett to clarify what is allowable under the judge's order.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
Verb
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Both political parties have tested the line in trying to harness the power of the pulpit, with many Republicans wooing evangelical leaders while Democrats often try to curry favor with Black churches.—
Tiffany Li,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
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But fear not, because Austin offers plenty of ways to woo your potential lover without emptying your wallet.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Verb
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Travis Kelce sets the internet on fire with 13 photos posted to Instagram, offering a rare glimpse into the couple's dating life.—
Bryan West,
The Tennessean,
25 July 2025
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And that’s been a concern for Vientos and the club dating to spring training — the ball just wasn’t coming off the bat as expected.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
Noun
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With the arrival of Amaya, an odd quadrangle emerges between her, Austin, Ace, and Chelley.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
11 June 2025
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Not private enough to give up federal funding, whether for student tuition fees, quadrangle rhododendrons, wind tunnels, or NMR Spectrometers.—
Amity Shlaes,
National Review,
28 Apr. 2025
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Ahead of a major courthouse expansion project, Hamilton County has added two magistrates with two Superior Court judges coming next year to ease judge workloads and speed up the legal process for people in both the criminal and civil systems.—
John Tuohy,
IndyStar,
14 July 2025
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More than 100,000 photos, thousands of chats and audio messages between Guede and the unnamed victim are among the evidence to be considered in the trial, according to the investigating magistrate Rita Cialoni, who ordered Guede to stand trial in a preliminary hearing in Viterbo on Friday.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
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“Court.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/court. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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