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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Judges

It’s tempting to treat the superstars with contracts at the high nine-figure level — the Juan Sotos, Aaron Judges, Shohei Otanis — as representative of the class.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026

Judges said an eye specialist would be involved in Khan's hospital treatment.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

Judges aren’t just losing faith in the DOJ.

From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026

Judges Patty Schwartz and Cheryl Ann Krause wrote incandescent dissents focusing on something that’s been driving you and me crazy for years: this “common use” test.

From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026

Judges weren’t born wearing wigs and carrying gavels.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi

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