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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
Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
The first wife of the high-profile lawyer who specialized in winning medical malpractice cases was serving a 32-year-to-life prison sentence for the 1989 killing of her former husband and his wife, Linda.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
Investigators previously linked both cases in 2024, when the FBI's Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) showed that the same DNA was allegedly collected at both crime scenes.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
In some cases, players buy winning tickets from the original ticket owner.
—Jack Jankowski, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2026
Six cases have been confirmed as Andes strain hantavirus infections, while two remain suspected cases.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Considering the Supreme Court’s horrendous decisions in the Citizens United, Dobbs, Janus and Callais cases, maybe Roberts should be replaced by the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) System.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
One of the high-profile cases to emerge from last year’s immigration crackdown was the fatal shooting of Silverio Villegas González, a father of two shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent during a traffic stop last September in Franklin Park.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
The state had filed a motion to join the two cases for a single trial, which the trial court granted on the grounds the evidence in each case would be cross admissible, the high court ruling says.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
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The outbreak on the ship has been linked to the Andes strain of hantavirus, a rare but potentially severe form of the virus that in some cases can spread between humans through close contact.
—Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
The first wife of the high-profile lawyer who specialized in winning medical malpractice cases was serving a 32-year-to-life prison sentence for the 1989 killing of her former husband and his wife, Linda.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
Investigators previously linked both cases in 2024, when the FBI's Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) showed that the same DNA was allegedly collected at both crime scenes.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
In some cases, players buy winning tickets from the original ticket owner.
—Jack Jankowski, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2026
Six cases have been confirmed as Andes strain hantavirus infections, while two remain suspected cases.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Considering the Supreme Court’s horrendous decisions in the Citizens United, Dobbs, Janus and Callais cases, maybe Roberts should be replaced by the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) System.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
One of the high-profile cases to emerge from last year’s immigration crackdown was the fatal shooting of Silverio Villegas González, a father of two shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent during a traffic stop last September in Franklin Park.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
The state had filed a motion to join the two cases for a single trial, which the trial court granted on the grounds the evidence in each case would be cross admissible, the high court ruling says.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cases
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An 18-year veteran of the studio, Kozlowski’s experience at Lionsgate encompasses strategy, distribution, marketing, data and analytics.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
4 May 2026
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With Vice Mayor Pam Foley terming out, five individuals are vying for her District 9 seat, which encompasses a southwestern portion in San Jose, including the Cambrian Park neighborhood.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
4 May 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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Andrew Chafin, a lefty who has bounced around to eight teams, has given Kwan fits, too.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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As the day builds, Mars challenges Jupiter, pushing you to do more than fits your capacity.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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The Broadway theater that houses The Book of Mormon caught fire Monday morning, with fire officials describing it as a three-alarm fire.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
4 May 2026
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The Met Gala is a major fundraiser for the museum’s Costume Institute, which houses numerous historic pieces of fashion and related artifacts.—
Adam Carlson,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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Rain pushes the weeds higher, then shelters them on turf too soft for the machines meant to clip them.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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To the south of central Pismo Beach is Pismo State Beach and the adjacent Monarch Butterfly Grove, which shelters the migrating monarch butterflies that arrive in the winter.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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The design uses a privacy wall that encases both seats in the last row, similar to those found in first-class seats with privacy doors.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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The tourbillon version encases an appealing tension between the 270-piece complication’s visceral architecture and Roth’s flair for aristocratic typefaces and theatrical curves.—
Adam Erace,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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