Synonyms

Judges

American

[juhj-iz] / ˈdʒʌdʒ ɪz /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

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.

Judges British

/ ˈdʒʌdʒɪz /

noun

(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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Fourth-generation farmer Florey told the BBC the judges' comments were "lovely to hear".

From BBC • May 24, 2026

The judges’ report, however, questions the U.N. report in several areas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The judges’ decision likely will be appealed to the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2026

You can’t lower judges’ salaries, but you can theoretically fine them under the financial disclosure law, though that’s never happened.

From Slate • Dec. 11, 2025

Lurvy sprang from the judges’ ring and disappeared.

From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White

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Judges

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