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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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Opt for bigger hanging bulbs, discrete flickers, or even hanging sheaths.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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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
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The peels also break down slowly in vermicompost bins.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Crime-scene photos taken of the home showed drugs loosely contained in bins and cans in the garage and white pills within a few feet of where Winter’s body was found.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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But studies like this can influence whether patients feel like hope is worth chasing.—
Kathi Rigby,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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Only about 1 in 3 patients with Stage IV breast cancer survive more than five years, according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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His furniture regularly commands staggering prices at auction houses like Christie’s and Sotheby’s, while his architectural works are increasingly gaining recognition as some of the most important examples of postwar Italian modernism.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
13 May 2026
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Well, there's a couple examples.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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For instance, Mercury in Taurus prefers logic, stability and tangible facts, but Neptune in Aries adds a layer of impulsive fantasy and projection that can override common sense.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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The declaration also highlights the need to report facts, not suppress or falsify information, and avoid discrimination, bribery, and calumny.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
11 May 2026
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There are other reasons for sending the frigates, however.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
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One of the reasons for prices higher than neighboring states is the Illinois practice of applying sales taxes to the cost of gasoline after the motor fuel tax is charged to motorists.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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Southern summers can be unforgiving, with unexpected storms followed by bouts of humidity.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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JPMorgan cautioned that markets appeared technically stretched after the sharp rally and that bouts of consolidation were likely.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
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Already with Walker, Jalen Johnson, Dyson Daniels and the possible free-agency returns of Jonathan Kuminga and CJ McCollum, just imagine the possibilities (including trade possibilities) with Dybantsa, Peterson, Boozer, Wilson or Darius or Acuff as potential Atlanta selections.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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But at the peak of possibilities for the Wings is title contention.—
Annie Costabile,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
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“Cases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cases. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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