cased

past tense of case

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cased
Verb
  • The self-rinsing jet remains enclosed when not in use, so there’s less worry about the spread of bacteria.
    — Eliza Thompson, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The back frizz is more confined, enclosed in the semi-neat bun.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The arthropod group includes animals that are without a backbone or any bones at all, strictly speaking, their bodies being encased in a ringed, exterior tegument and having legs and, sometimes, wings.
    — Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • On the best of days a dank stillness would have encased the adobe chamber and those confined within.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Instead, Hurley created and collected bespoke sounds, often using her body as an instrument, then rearranged and remixed them to fit each section of the film.
    — Ben Croll, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Holden’s ear for beats has steadily improved to fit his breakneck delivery since 2022, peaking with 2025’s Mulberry Silk Road, which was primarily laced by German producer 2000 Souls and executive-produced by Marciano.
    — Matthew Ritchie, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026
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“Cased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cased. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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