CASES Synonyms: 229 Similar and Opposite Words

cases 1 of 3

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

It’s known that women are often paralysed by shock or fear in such cases. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 14 Nov. 2026 With nearly 3,000 cases, Peru has seen the fourth highest number of cases in the Americas after Guatemala, Mexico and the United States. — ABC News, 14 Nov. 2026 Fortunately, this shouldn’t be a major concern in most cases. — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 13 Nov. 2026 Switching from Chrome to one of those may offer different features and benefits, but in many cases, similar vulnerabilities. — Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 13 Nov. 2026 In extreme cases, one organizer reports noncompliance resulted in them dialing rank-and-file workers — only to have their supervisor answer. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 13 Nov. 2026 In both cases, an SRB nozzle burned through and fell off about 30 seconds after launch. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 13 Nov. 2026 Concrete cases would establish that equal treatment governs the full educational enterprise. — Ilya Shapiro, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026 In addition to those two cases, Thursday’s news release included images of three other unidentified youths. — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cases

Noun

In a slow cooker, shrimp become bouncy and rubbery, and fish flakes apart into dry sheaths of overcooked flesh.

— Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 6 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of sheaths

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First, ensure trash bins are tightly sealed and stored a few feet away from your home, since open waste easily attracts mice or rats.

— Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 1 Nov. 2026
And the city has removed many of the huge street-corner bins where Parisians are accustomed to dropping their empty wine and beer bottles.

— Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

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That same day, the Illinois Department of Public Health instructed ambulances to stop taking patients to the hospital.

— Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
Doctors evaluate symptoms such as mood swings and memory loss to try to tell if patients may have CTE, or chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a disease linked to concussions and other brain trauma.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of patients

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The scenarios in which these tradeoffs may take place are wide-ranging, with the Anthropic researchers citing opening an auto plant, downsizing a company, and manipulating election sentiment as examples.

— Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2026
Others asked about the lack of Taiwan-specific production examples illustrating copyright disputes and legal responsibilities, given the presentation’s reliance on international cases.

— Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of examples

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On top of that, although the story about Rebekah’s disappearance made the local news, there were almost no hard facts in these stories about the series of events the day Rebekah Gould disappeared.

— Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2026
Ryan shared that while the team felt an obligation to present an honest narrative supported by facts, creative judgement was used to fill in the gaps of what details remained unknown.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of facts

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From birding adventures to cooking classes and splashing about in a trio of swimming pools, the list of possibilities goes on and on.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
Privately, baseball agents and executives’ estimates span a wide range of possibilities, from a sub-100-game season, to a late start but no games lost.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2026