Judges

American  

[juhj-iz] / ˈdʒʌdʒ ɪz /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. a book of the Bible containing the history of Israel under the judges and covering the period between the death of Joshua and the accession to the throne by Saul. Jud., Judg.

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Judges British  

/ ˈdʒʌdʒɪz /

noun

1. (functioning as singular) the book of the Old Testament recounting the history of Israel under the warrior champions and national leaders known as judges from the death of Joshua to the birth of Samuel

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Example Sentences

Judges described Adolescence's Cooper as a "natural talent", with "a performance of phenomenal skill in a demanding, uncompromising role".

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Judges aren’t usually trained in the multiple disciplines lumped together under the term “climate science” and instead have to rely on neutral, accurate and up-to-date scientific reference material.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Judges for the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals sharply questioned both the federal government and California in a hearing Tuesday, repeatedly emphasizing the lack of clear precedent and constitutional uncertainty of the law.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

Judges then cited these posts to refute the administration’s claims and rule against it.

From Slate • Feb. 18, 2026

“And the bobby replies, ‘There’s no Quinzy in the Directory of Judges, is what I’m saying.’

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

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