1
as in sheaths
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
those binoculars come with their own case
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in bins
a covered rectangular container for storing or transporting things
a handy little cosmetics case that matches the rest of her luggage
Synonyms & Similar Words
1
as in patients
an individual awaiting or under medical care and treatment
her doctor wishes that all of his cases were as cooperative as she is
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
as in examples
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in facts
something that actually exists
this has never been the case before
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in reasons
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
5
as in bouts
a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder
a young boy suffering from a case of chicken pox
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
6
as in possibilities
something that might happen
it may be the case that the cause of the fire will forever remain a mystery
Synonyms & Similar Words
7
as in problems
something that requires thought and skill for resolution
that's a tough case to solve
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of cases
CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
The study mentioned above also found that doctors and patients identified ways to reduce out-of-pocket costs – such as switching to a generic drug or adjusting the timing of care – in nearly half of those cases.
—Deidre Popovich, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
In some cases, these workers fell below the threshold of hours needed to qualify for health benefits.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Lynn Johnson and Matt Birch, attorneys with the Shamberg, Johnson & Bergman law firm in Kansas City, which is representing plaintiffs in eight ongoing infection cases in Wyandotte County District Court, declined to comment on the settlement agreement.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
But these challenges are not unusual — and in many cases, they are routinely addressed through design, mitigation or negotiation.
—Charles Rilli, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
Jung, a close ally of Lee, said the government is willing to expand legal redress and speed compensation for victims of government abuses whose cases have been verified by the truth commission.
—ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
But even the significant pressure of hundreds, then thousands, of criminal defendants being released or their cases dropped did little to move the needle on a permanent solution to the problem.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
The firms have already started integrating Grok into their IT systems in some cases, according to anonymous sources who spoke to The Times.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 5 Apr. 2026
Noun
Jalisco has more than 15,900 cases of missing persons, a toll that experts attribute to the activities of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, official data shows.
—CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
The study mentioned above also found that doctors and patients identified ways to reduce out-of-pocket costs – such as switching to a generic drug or adjusting the timing of care – in nearly half of those cases.
—Deidre Popovich, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
In some cases, these workers fell below the threshold of hours needed to qualify for health benefits.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Lynn Johnson and Matt Birch, attorneys with the Shamberg, Johnson & Bergman law firm in Kansas City, which is representing plaintiffs in eight ongoing infection cases in Wyandotte County District Court, declined to comment on the settlement agreement.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
But these challenges are not unusual — and in many cases, they are routinely addressed through design, mitigation or negotiation.
—Charles Rilli, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
Jung, a close ally of Lee, said the government is willing to expand legal redress and speed compensation for victims of government abuses whose cases have been verified by the truth commission.
—ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
But even the significant pressure of hundreds, then thousands, of criminal defendants being released or their cases dropped did little to move the needle on a permanent solution to the problem.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
The firms have already started integrating Grok into their IT systems in some cases, according to anonymous sources who spoke to The Times.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cases
Verb
-
Much of the seven acres encompasses what remains of the Sidney Waxman Conifer Collection.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
-
The sphere of influence encompasses an approximately 40,000-mile radius region around the moon.—
ByMary Kekatos,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
This process continues for decades until eventually, one day, immune mediators rupture the cap that encloses the plaque.—
Mary J. Scourboutakos,
The Conversation,
19 Dec. 2025
Verb
-
Point being, the Bengals have a history of prioritizing this type of situation early in the draft and need a quality fill at a premium position in early rounds with talent that fits their draft spot.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
-
This is the kind of task that fits easily into your spring laundry rotation.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The grant builds on the bank’s ongoing community engagement in the city that houses its largest workforce, Wells Fargo said.—
Chase Jordan
April 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
-
Some prominent commercial buildings elsewhere in Riyadh — including the Al Faisaliah Tower, which houses JPMorgan and Apple — were also evacuated over the weekend.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Remove firewood, bricks, boards, tarps, or vegetation up against the house, which shelters insects that provide food for spiders, says Gray.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
2 Apr. 2026
-
Though Brigitta despises him, Maria shelters him.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The tourbillon version encases an appealing tension between the 270-piece complication’s visceral architecture and Roth’s flair for aristocratic typefaces and theatrical curves.—
Adam Erace,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
-
The plastic that encases laundry pods dissolves and rinses out with the excess water.—
Katelyn Chef,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cases. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
