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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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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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Recent Examples of cases
Dr. Megan Yanny, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
In some cases, surgery is required to remove an adrenal tumor, or radiation therapy is needed to shrink a growing pituitary tumor.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
In some cases, officials also request a vulnerability certificate, which can be issued by social service agencies to verify the difficult circumstances the person is experiencing, such as difficulty accessing employment or housing, among other issues.
—Marta Campabadal Graus, NBC news, 30 May 2026
Study co-author Stephen Fratpietro of Lakehead University compared DNA from the remains with living descendants and found exact genetic matches in all four cases.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
The San Francisco City Attorney provides legal representation for the city and county of San Francisco, and the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office handles criminal cases in the city and county.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Throughout the house, the original heart‑redwood trim and paneling were preserved and, in many cases, painted on the advice of Haley’s designer, Virginia Scofield.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2026
Where do the Union Station shooting cases stand?
—Ben Wheeler
may 30, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
In pending cases, the court also looks likely to frustrate his attempts to curtail birthright citizenship and remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board.
—Washington Post Editorial Board, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
Noun
If a fetus becomes infected, toxoplasmosis can lead to a range of health problems, including premature birth, low birth weight, jaundice or other liver problems, abnormal blood counts, rashes, eye disease, developmental delays, seizures, brain calcification, and in extreme cases, stillbirth.
—Dr. Megan Yanny, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
In some cases, surgery is required to remove an adrenal tumor, or radiation therapy is needed to shrink a growing pituitary tumor.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
In some cases, officials also request a vulnerability certificate, which can be issued by social service agencies to verify the difficult circumstances the person is experiencing, such as difficulty accessing employment or housing, among other issues.
—Marta Campabadal Graus, NBC news, 30 May 2026
Study co-author Stephen Fratpietro of Lakehead University compared DNA from the remains with living descendants and found exact genetic matches in all four cases.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
The San Francisco City Attorney provides legal representation for the city and county of San Francisco, and the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office handles criminal cases in the city and county.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Throughout the house, the original heart‑redwood trim and paneling were preserved and, in many cases, painted on the advice of Haley’s designer, Virginia Scofield.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2026
Where do the Union Station shooting cases stand?
—Ben Wheeler
may 30, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
In pending cases, the court also looks likely to frustrate his attempts to curtail birthright citizenship and remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board.
—Washington Post Editorial Board, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cases
Noun
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Opt for bigger hanging bulbs, discrete flickers, or even hanging sheaths.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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The payload was designed to test a hypersonic navigation system capable of accurately identifying spacecraft position, even when communications are blocked by intense plasma sheaths during hypersonic flight.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
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Even the rural birds were willing to raid farm garages and trash bins to upgrade their collections.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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Cabin storage is respectable throughout, with useful door bins, a practical centre console and a full-width glovebox.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The biotech company Revolution Medicines has begun sending its experimental, life-extending treatment for pancreatic cancer to physicians and their patients under an early access program authorized by the Food and Drug Administration, the company’s CEO, Mark Goldsmith, told STAT.—
Adam Feuerstein,
STAT,
30 May 2026
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In a Medi-Cal hospice case charged this April in California, prosecutors said operators bought SSNs from breach dumps and enrolled non-California residents as terminally ill hospice patients, then billed the state for visits that never happened.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Randy Colman, president and CEO of Goodman Jewish Family Services, thanked the survivors for being living examples of perseverance and strength.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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These examples are among the more tame messages — many are laced with profanity and references to violence.—
Maven Navarro
June 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
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And to hope that—beyond the science, the facts and calculations—some small fraction of that sense of awe and wonder also made it into the book.—
Alexandra Oliva
June 1,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Rather, the facts ground the fiction, the fiction enlivens the facts, and both work together to suggest that the pursuit of resurrecting the past and the pursuit of telling a good story can, in some cases, be one and the same.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Noun
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This group of hotels, which premieres today across our US and UK markets, is special for many reasons.—
Erin Florio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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That use case is one of the reasons why OpenAI is focused on building infrastructure, Altman said.—
Annie Palmer,Samantha Subin,Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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The United States and Iran traded strikes overnight in one of the most intense bouts of conflict since the increasingly tenuous ceasefire between the two countries began in April.—
Victoria Craw,
Washington Post,
3 June 2026
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Breaking activity into shorter bouts throughout the day (for example, three 10-minute walks instead of one 30-minute walk) may be more manageable for people with busy schedules but just as beneficial.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
1 June 2026
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With enough capital and the necessary technology, the possibilities really open up.—
David Szondy
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2026
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Outside, the property's expansive grounds open up even more possibilities.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
31 May 2026
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“Cases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cases. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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