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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
Morgan Lee, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Now, eight months after he was released from jail, 34-year-old Jashawndre Upshaw is back behind bars, this time facing two violent felony cases.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026
Wearing hooded sweatshirts and full-face masks, the robbers ordered employees to one part of the room at gunpoint before two of them smashed the glass display cases with sledgehammers, The Charlotte Observer previously reported.
—Nick Sullivan
march 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Mar. 2026
The process would open up a new chance at freedom in a state where clemency is granted in just a fraction of cases and other post-conviction relief, like the state’s Juveniles and Young Adults Convicted as Adults program, or JYACAP, is limited or stalled, Meyer said.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026
Court records don't show any criminal cases out of Pueblo for either brother, aside from a 2022 traffic ticket for Vasquez.
—Austen Erblat, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Viewers will be pleased to find three seasons' worth of cases that are properly beguiling and sometimes a bit spooky.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Mar. 2026
No cases have been detected this year, according to the agency.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
Though evidence of people doing so is rare, there are some cases.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Noun
The average stay there is only nine days, according to ICE data, but some detainees have been kept for months amid court cases or logistical issues related to deportation.
—Morgan Lee, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Now, eight months after he was released from jail, 34-year-old Jashawndre Upshaw is back behind bars, this time facing two violent felony cases.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026
Wearing hooded sweatshirts and full-face masks, the robbers ordered employees to one part of the room at gunpoint before two of them smashed the glass display cases with sledgehammers, The Charlotte Observer previously reported.
—Nick Sullivan
march 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Mar. 2026
The process would open up a new chance at freedom in a state where clemency is granted in just a fraction of cases and other post-conviction relief, like the state’s Juveniles and Young Adults Convicted as Adults program, or JYACAP, is limited or stalled, Meyer said.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026
Court records don't show any criminal cases out of Pueblo for either brother, aside from a 2022 traffic ticket for Vasquez.
—Austen Erblat, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Viewers will be pleased to find three seasons' worth of cases that are properly beguiling and sometimes a bit spooky.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Mar. 2026
No cases have been detected this year, according to the agency.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
Though evidence of people doing so is rare, there are some cases.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cases
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The study makes clear that the $194 million figure encompasses the economic impact of the entire Sac State athletic program with football at the FBS level for one academic year.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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From evergreen staples from Manolo Blahnik and Jimmy Choo to modern takes from Toteme and The Row (and even a few unexpected picks in bubblegum pink and firetruck red), their wishlist encompasses a lot of bridal styles; and, more importantly, a lot of bridal events.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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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
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Minimalist doesn’t have to mean no flair—this pillow makes a name for itself with a circle silhouette, a twisted piping, and a leather material, resulting in a pillow that fits a minimalist palette while still delivering on plenty of personality.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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The bright-eyed Redmayne really fits the part of a brainiac – especially in a story about one of our greatest minds.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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The 17e features a notch at the top that houses the TrueDepth camera and Face ID components.—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
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The same facility also houses deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and hip-hop artist Tekashi 6ix9ine, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez.—
Adam Reiss,
NBC news,
8 Mar. 2026
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The country currently shelters nearly 2 million refugees, the most in Africa.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
14 Jan. 2026
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This slime shelters symbiotic nitrogen-fixing bacteria.—
Andrew Coletti,
Popular Science,
14 Jan. 2026
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The plastic that encases laundry pods dissolves and rinses out with the excess water.—
Katelyn Chef,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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In reality, Puertorriqueñidad encases a variety of stories, styles, shades, and textures, which were displayed through every narrative tool possible, including the varied characters, scenery, and fashion choices of the production.—
Sofía Viera,
Allure,
9 Feb. 2026
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