CASES Synonyms: 229 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun (1)

plural of case

as in sheaths

something that encloses another thing especially to protect it those binoculars come with their own case

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as in bins

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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cases

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noun (2)

plural of case

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

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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

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as in facts

something that actually exists this has never been the case before

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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

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as in bouts

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 possibilities

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 problems

something that requires thought and skill for resolution that's a tough case to solve

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cases

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verb

present tense third-person singular of case

as in encompasses

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Recent Examples of cases

Noun

Of those cases, 89% were attributed to the Russian side, including members of the armed forces, prison service and security agencies, while 11% were linked to Ukraine, including members of the Ukrainian armed forces. — Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026 Russian hybrid attacks are different from a traditional armed attack, but the alliance could theoretically trigger the collective defense clause in those cases. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2026 In some cases, the men believed a friendship or romance was developing. — Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026 Spending on settlements and judgments has dropped 13% in the last year, outside the Watts cases, Law Department spokesperson Kristen Cabanban said. — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026 In both cases, the costs of the contracts were covered by user fees, meaning no property tax dollars were spent, according to County Administrator Monica Cepero. — Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026 Abrahams says every killing of a woman should trigger a serious investigation — not only cases that become part of a cluster. — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026 An outbreak earlier this summer on the Upper East Side saw more than 90 cases and 11 deaths, which health officials found was linked to bacteria in some buildings' cooling towers. — Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026 Five of those cases were fatal, according to the health system. — Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cases

Noun

The research team says future versions may use adjustable sheaths or elastic materials to fit a wider range of bodies.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026
To further the house’s connection to nature, Wright used flagstone flooring inside and out and employed large sheaths of glass windows for visual continuity.

— Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026

Definition of sheaths

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Salomon started out cleaning the beds of trash trucks and then worked as a helper to the drivers, jumping out to adjust the bins so the truck’s forks could slide into the slots and lift up the bins to dump the load into the hopper.

— Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
In contrast to most under-bed storage bins that have a removable lid, this is instead built as a drawer but maintains the same dust-free protection.

— Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of bins

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The bill aims to allow doctors and patients to see on the label exactly where a medication was made — details that had largely been withheld until now, even from Congress.

— Naisha Roy, ProPublica, 18 Sep. 2026
Today, some longevity seekers are pinning hopes on rapamycin, a drug given to organ transplant patients, that has increased lifespans in yeast, flies and mice.

— Jonathan Fahey, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of patients

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Freedom, the Second Amendment, the greatest military in the history of the world, gorgeous nature from coast to coast, cheap domestic light beer and other examples that would take me a month to list.

— David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
But these examples demonstrate what’s both possible and necessary in higher education.

— Sian Leah Beilock, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of examples

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Americans deserve the facts and can decide for themselves whether this looks like acceptable governance or something closer to self-dealing.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
Eventually, though, when Monster has to start fitting its story into the actual facts of the case, characterizations get shakier and more contradictory.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of facts

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And there might be strategic reasons to hold Luzardo back for a potential Game 3.

— Matt Gelb, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The move is striking for a number of reasons, ranging from the existing budget disparities between the two parties involved to the fact that the money would be used for projects that the current NIH leadership has explicitly rejected.

— John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of reasons

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In one of the most anticipated regular season bouts of the Texas high school football season, eight time state champion Southlake Carroll aimed to knock off North Crowley.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026
Itauma had never needed to go past the sixth round in his first 14 professional bouts and tired visibly after taking command of the early rounds, with Hrgovic absorbing a barrage of hits even after being knocked down in the second round.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of bouts

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In addition, Disney is supporting Imagination Library to further its mission of inspiring children to imagine their possibilities.

— Paul Grein, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2026
Although binary tests offer an illusion of certainty, pregnancy is a nonlinear experience—and confirming one is a process of slowly ruling out all other possibilities.

— Ian Crouch, New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2026