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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
Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Jan. 2026
Taylor filed his lawsuit in 2014, which the Justice Department later took over and consolidated with other cases.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
Joe Dwinell Boston Herald, Arkansas Online, 19 Nov. 2025
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
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Noun
The country’s dessert case of sweets is eye-catching and alluring, with a pattern of flavors, colors, and scents that play in endless riffs.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Jan. 2026
Taylor filed his lawsuit in 2014, which the Justice Department later took over and consolidated with other cases.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
The legal battle came after Saudi national Omar al-Bayoumi was seen on video casing the Capitol in the summer of 1999, pointing out Congress, the Washington Monument and the skyline and jotting down in a notebook a formula to calculate the rate of descent.
—Joe Dwinell Boston Herald, Arkansas Online, 19 Nov. 2025
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
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Also new were the designer’s first jersey pieces, with draping departing from the rear and enclosing the shoulders, open on the midriff and sculpted around the hips.—
Alex Wynne,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
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The owner’s deck aft is arranged around a flexible bar and versatile dining area that can be fully enclosed via sliding glass doors.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The winter storm that dumped a foot of snow on parts of Arkansas and encased much of the state in ice apparently contributed to two deaths.—
Anne Li,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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Designed from high-temperature polyimide aerogel, the armor encases the drone’s sensitive parts in a single cast structure.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
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As folks came and went, the neighborhood changed its name to fit the times—East Harlem, then Italian Harlem, then El Barrio or Spanish Harlem for those who couldn’t roll their r’s.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Plus, eight workout examples that fit the bill for zone 2, giving you ample options to experience the underrated awesomeness yourself.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
28 Jan. 2026
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China for decades has cultivated an extensive network of ties across Latin America and the Caribbean, a region that encompasses more than 30 countries and 670 million people.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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Also known as domestic suspense or domestic noir, the term generally encompasses psychological thrillers that are set in the home or neighborhood; interrogate familial or community relationships; and, usually, center around female characters.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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All those years of speeches are housed in one place, across the street from the Capitol, in the State Library and court building.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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When manual driving is selected, the airbag housed within the steering wheel is used instead.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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In October 2014, MSHSL began deliberating on how to accommodate transgender athletes.—
Jordan Shearer,
Twin Cities,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Meraviglia Plus-class MSC Grandiosa continues the trend, accommodating more than 6,300 passengers at full capacity as the larger of MSC Cruises’ two ships at Port Canaveral (the other is the MSC Seashore).—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Case.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/case. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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