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

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The best chance to minimize that risk is to identify and isolate cases as quickly as possible. —

Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 6 June 2026 Interruptions in antihypertensives and statins can raise heart risks over time, and in some cases lead to hypertensive emergencies. —

Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026 France last week asked for its public prosecutor, which presents cases in court, to investigate the treatment of French nationals detained by Israel after being part of the flotilla. —

Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 6 June 2026 The recent bill still allows for the appointment of private guardianship organizations in those cases. —

Emily Hoerner, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026 In many cases, the parents are blindsided and don't know what to look out for. —

Michael Ruiz , Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026 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 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 By comparison, the office declined to file criminal charges in 58 cases in 2025. —

Ben Wheeler may 30, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026

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Noun

Opt for bigger hanging bulbs, discrete flickers, or even hanging sheaths.

— Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
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