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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
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2025
In some cases, that can be attributed to egregious abandonment or benign neglect.
—Justin Worland, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
This is the first and only medical device to receive FDA marketing authorization for the local treatment of breast cancer, which is a milestone that could transform how doctors approach early-stage cases.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 10 Oct. 2025
In some cases, extreme weather systems can also contribute to water displacement.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Some of them waged it, encamping with the armies, cooking, cleaning, and nursing, and, in a few exceptional cases, grabbing muskets themselves.
—Jane Kamensky, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
Too many people would be dangerous in these cases.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
But oral antibiotics may still be prescribed in certain cases, especially if co-infections like chlamydia are present.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
The states with the lowest number of cases (between one and 10) include Utah, New Mexico, Hawaii, Nebraska, Colorado, West Virginia, Oregon, Missouri, Iowa, South Carolina, Minnesota, Connecticut, Oklahoma and Arkansas.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2025
In some cases, that can be attributed to egregious abandonment or benign neglect.
—Justin Worland, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
This is the first and only medical device to receive FDA marketing authorization for the local treatment of breast cancer, which is a milestone that could transform how doctors approach early-stage cases.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 10 Oct. 2025
In some cases, extreme weather systems can also contribute to water displacement.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Some of them waged it, encamping with the armies, cooking, cleaning, and nursing, and, in a few exceptional cases, grabbing muskets themselves.
—Jane Kamensky, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
Too many people would be dangerous in these cases.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
But oral antibiotics may still be prescribed in certain cases, especially if co-infections like chlamydia are present.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
The states with the lowest number of cases (between one and 10) include Utah, New Mexico, Hawaii, Nebraska, Colorado, West Virginia, Oregon, Missouri, Iowa, South Carolina, Minnesota, Connecticut, Oklahoma and Arkansas.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Noun
In some cases, the frost is severe enough to end the growing season and is then referred to as a 'killing frost'.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2025
In some cases, that can be attributed to egregious abandonment or benign neglect.
—Justin Worland, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
This is the first and only medical device to receive FDA marketing authorization for the local treatment of breast cancer, which is a milestone that could transform how doctors approach early-stage cases.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 10 Oct. 2025
In some cases, extreme weather systems can also contribute to water displacement.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Some of them waged it, encamping with the armies, cooking, cleaning, and nursing, and, in a few exceptional cases, grabbing muskets themselves.
—Jane Kamensky, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
Too many people would be dangerous in these cases.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
But oral antibiotics may still be prescribed in certain cases, especially if co-infections like chlamydia are present.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
The states with the lowest number of cases (between one and 10) include Utah, New Mexico, Hawaii, Nebraska, Colorado, West Virginia, Oregon, Missouri, Iowa, South Carolina, Minnesota, Connecticut, Oklahoma and Arkansas.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Verb
In some cases, the frost is severe enough to end the growing season and is then referred to as a 'killing frost'.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2025
In some cases, that can be attributed to egregious abandonment or benign neglect.
—Justin Worland, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
This is the first and only medical device to receive FDA marketing authorization for the local treatment of breast cancer, which is a milestone that could transform how doctors approach early-stage cases.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 10 Oct. 2025
In some cases, extreme weather systems can also contribute to water displacement.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Some of them waged it, encamping with the armies, cooking, cleaning, and nursing, and, in a few exceptional cases, grabbing muskets themselves.
—Jane Kamensky, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
Too many people would be dangerous in these cases.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
But oral antibiotics may still be prescribed in certain cases, especially if co-infections like chlamydia are present.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
The states with the lowest number of cases (between one and 10) include Utah, New Mexico, Hawaii, Nebraska, Colorado, West Virginia, Oregon, Missouri, Iowa, South Carolina, Minnesota, Connecticut, Oklahoma and Arkansas.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cases
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Heart disease is a broad term that encompasses all the disorders that affect the heart’s function and structure, from coronary artery disease (CAD) to congenital heart disease (CHD) to arrhythmias, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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The unit encompasses a generous 6,615 square feet of land, featuring abundant outdoor space and a pool.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Stern also offers a second explanation about how rock fits in with the exhausting political atmosphere.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
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Still, the Brewers finished the regular season as the best team in baseball, and their style of play — honing in on small-ball — will give any team fits in October.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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The first floor houses a lounge area with a panoramic view on the ground floor, where indoor courts are located alongside changing rooms, a café offering the experience of an Italian cafeteria enriched by a healthy snack menu, as well as a Golden Goose store.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
7 Oct. 2025
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Mysterious sounds are often heard in the cavern, which houses the largest flowstone formation in the state.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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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,
11 Oct. 2025
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The ultra-soft clogs are made out of a plush faux shearling fabric that encases a springy foam midsole.—
Michelle Tchea,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2025
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This spinal area lies just outside the dura mater, and is a tough membrane that encases the spinal cord and the system that allows cerebrospinal fluid to circulate.—
Stephen C. George,
Discover Magazine,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Cases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cases. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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