1
as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
those binoculars come with their own case
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as in bin
a covered rectangular container for storing or transporting things
a handy little cosmetics case that matches the rest of her luggage
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as in patient
an individual awaiting or under medical care and treatment
her doctor wishes that all of his cases were as cooperative as she is
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as in example
one of a group or collection that shows what the whole is like
this is a perfect case of people jumping to the wrong conclusion before all the facts are known
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as in fact
something that actually exists
this has never been the case before
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as in explanation
a statement given to explain a belief or act
you'll get a chance to make your case, but unless you're very convincing, your request will be denied
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as in bout
a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder
a young boy suffering from a case of chicken pox
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as in possibility
something that might happen
it may be the case that the cause of the fire will forever remain a mystery
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as in problem
something that requires thought and skill for resolution
that's a tough case to solve
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Recent Examples of case
Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
Powell’s suit is being heard under New York’s 2019 Child Victims Act, which allowed accusers to sue people and organizations, such as the Catholic Church and the Boy Scouts, for harm done to them as children—in some cases decades later.
—Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Liane Jackson, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Some theories have posited that the silicone casing on implants can cause an inflammatory response, and last year, a comprehensive review of studies suggested a potential link to breast infections related to implants.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The special circumstances charged in this case — the allegation that Reiner committed multiple homicides — opened the door to capital punishment.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
Powell’s suit is being heard under New York’s 2019 Child Victims Act, which allowed accusers to sue people and organizations, such as the Catholic Church and the Boy Scouts, for harm done to them as children—in some cases decades later.
—Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
As technology becomes more sophisticated and third-party vendors offer everything from billing to case management to remote reception, running a small but competitive practice is more viable than ever.
—Liane Jackson, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Some theories have posited that the silicone casing on implants can cause an inflammatory response, and last year, a comprehensive review of studies suggested a potential link to breast infections related to implants.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for case
Verb
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Bring sides of foil up and over loaf, then fold and crimp edges to fully enclose.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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Compost bins should be enclosed.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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American bases built inside the ice sheet, such as Camp Century, were quickly crushed as the encasing snow deformed.—
Paul Bierman,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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Unfortunately, the dark, warm, moist environment encasing our feet is the perfect environment for bacteria and fungus spores to thrive and grow.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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McCarty was the only trainee in his class who also had to figure out how to adapt the demanding routine in a way that fit his disability.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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In a back lot at Dodge Memorial County Park, a deputy spotted a car fitting that description.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Residents of Mountain Village, the European-style town that encompasses the Telluride ski resort, on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a 5% lift-ticket tax to help fund the construction, maintenance and operation of the iconic gondola that connects the mountain with the town of Telluride.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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So everything about that, which was also what was so indelible and so pleasurable about that, was also what the big challenge was, encompassing all that.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The charter revisions will lead to more housing and more types of housing in low-density neighborhoods, which is housing the city needs.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
5 Nov. 2025
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After the investigation was published, 26 Democratic members of Congress, including a handful from California, sent a letter to Becerra demanding answers about how the Office of Refugee Resettlement, housed in his department, was operating and tracking children released from its care.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Officials originally proposed upgrading the city’s largest cricket stadium, The Gabba, to accommodate the Games, though the project’s price tag was heavily criticized.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
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The pajamas are available in short, regular, and tall lengths to accommodate different heights and builds.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Case.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/case. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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