cased

Definition of casednext
past tense of case

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cased
Verb
  • Dozens of them are travelling to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the experiment, enclosed in petri dishes inside a pod that measures 4 by 4 by 12 inches (10 by 10 by 30 centimeters).
    Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026
  • This control was reflected in the layout of the site, in which workshop areas–identified by furnaces and bronze artifacts—were enclosed by earthen walls and moats, suggesting oversight and protection.
    Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • This treat is just the right size — a huge, juicy strawberry encased in red bean paste and then an outer shell of mochi.
    John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Most bathrooms come with showers encased in rounded Crittal-style glass.
    Travis Levius, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The pan is wide and shallow enough to fit a large portion of veg, and its ceramic nonstick coating makes for easy cleanup.
    Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
  • The airline also implemented a new policy earlier this year requiring travelers who don't fit within the armrests of their seat to pay for an extra one in advance.
    Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Cased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cased. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.

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