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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
Chang Che, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
The tracks are more vulnerable, biting, and self-aware than ever, and in some cases, feature lyrics pulled right out of Hjelt’s diary.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2026
The number of cases of racial abuse against the Brazil international decreased as authorities started to take more significant action.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
In those cases, 11 of the patients died, and others are living with life-altering health problems, according to the lawsuits.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
When White Castle’s 90th anniversary came around, the company issued a competition for fans to build structures out of slider boxes and crave cases to win a lifetime supply of White Castle.
—Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
According to the World Health Organization, cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women globally, causing more than 660,000 new cases and around 350,000 deaths in 2022.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
The after-action report notes that at one time, as officers were responding to Lussier's concerns in early 2023, there were nearly 100 similar cases in a growing backlog.
—Conor Wight, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Irvine police arrested a 28-year-old Paramount man accused of stealing about $34,000 worth of Lego sets through a series of fraudulent returns across the country, including cases in which boxes were filled with dry pasta instead of the original pieces.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
Noun
In most cases, the first few episodes of a series stream for free, and a viewer pays for the rest; profit is further maximized through a staunch commitment to efficiency, often at the expense of labor standards.
—Chang Che, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
The tracks are more vulnerable, biting, and self-aware than ever, and in some cases, feature lyrics pulled right out of Hjelt’s diary.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2026
The number of cases of racial abuse against the Brazil international decreased as authorities started to take more significant action.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
In those cases, 11 of the patients died, and others are living with life-altering health problems, according to the lawsuits.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
When White Castle’s 90th anniversary came around, the company issued a competition for fans to build structures out of slider boxes and crave cases to win a lifetime supply of White Castle.
—Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
According to the World Health Organization, cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women globally, causing more than 660,000 new cases and around 350,000 deaths in 2022.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
The after-action report notes that at one time, as officers were responding to Lussier's concerns in early 2023, there were nearly 100 similar cases in a growing backlog.
—Conor Wight, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Irvine police arrested a 28-year-old Paramount man accused of stealing about $34,000 worth of Lego sets through a series of fraudulent returns across the country, including cases in which boxes were filled with dry pasta instead of the original pieces.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cases
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The classification encompasses amputees with prosthetics and people with lower limb impairments without a prosthetic.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2026
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The relational sector, in his framework, encompasses nurses, doctors, teachers, therapists, childcare workers, personal chefs, and hospitality workers.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 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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Its interior slit pocket fits any phone size up to an iPhone 16 Pro Max, and its gold hardware clasp and flap top keep belongings secure while on the go.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Bain would immediately give the Dolphins an elite, powerful edge defender who mauls blockers in front of him and fits the 4-3 base defense coach Jeff Hafley wants to play as a traditional defensive end.—
Kenny Rosarion,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Morgan Hall houses approximately 1,200 students and serves as a key residential hall for the school.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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The plant houses 14 rumbling pumps in two football-field sized wings and is one of the most powerful water lifting systems in the world.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Remove firewood, bricks, boards, tarps, or vegetation up against the house, which shelters insects that provide food for spiders, says Gray.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
2 Apr. 2026
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Though Brigitta despises him, Maria shelters him.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 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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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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“Cases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cases. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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