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plural of case

cases

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noun (2)

plural of case
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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 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 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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cases

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verb

present tense third-person singular of case

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Recent Examples of cases
Noun
Nor can this ruling be reconciled with the Court’s decisions in many other cases — including recent rulings that allowed lower court orders to block pro-immigrant policies under the Biden administration. Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025 Don Lisi, Rogers Police Department spokesman, said police investigate cases involving virtual currency scams on a regular basis, and the department is currently handling a couple of such cases. Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2025 The most problematic reductions in spring flow are from significant groundwater pumping for agricultural irrigation, heavy urban, mining or industrial water use, or in some cases a long-term rainfall deficit. Christopher F. Meindl, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025 Design details were inspired by Ferrari engine blocks and crank cases. Carol Besler, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025 In such cases, waves scatter off the target and repeatedly off the surrounding material, creating a noisy signal. Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025 New vaccination maps reveal outbreak risks New county-level data compiled from state health agencies show vaccination rates across the country are dipping at the same time measles cases are surging. Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025 The Vanderbilt hospital is the only Level 1 pediatric trauma center within 150 miles, the top designation verified by the American College of Surgeons for around-the-clock specialists, a high volume of trauma cases, robust research and quality patient care. Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025 The office, considered among the most important prosecutorial offices in the country, handles the bulk of the federal government's most sensitive national security cases. Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
Nor can this ruling be reconciled with the Court’s decisions in many other cases — including recent rulings that allowed lower court orders to block pro-immigrant policies under the Biden administration. Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025 Don Lisi, Rogers Police Department spokesman, said police investigate cases involving virtual currency scams on a regular basis, and the department is currently handling a couple of such cases. Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2025 The most problematic reductions in spring flow are from significant groundwater pumping for agricultural irrigation, heavy urban, mining or industrial water use, or in some cases a long-term rainfall deficit. Christopher F. Meindl, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025 Design details were inspired by Ferrari engine blocks and crank cases. Carol Besler, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025 In such cases, waves scatter off the target and repeatedly off the surrounding material, creating a noisy signal. Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025 New vaccination maps reveal outbreak risks New county-level data compiled from state health agencies show vaccination rates across the country are dipping at the same time measles cases are surging. Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025 The Vanderbilt hospital is the only Level 1 pediatric trauma center within 150 miles, the top designation verified by the American College of Surgeons for around-the-clock specialists, a high volume of trauma cases, robust research and quality patient care. Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025 The office, considered among the most important prosecutorial offices in the country, handles the bulk of the federal government's most sensitive national security cases. Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cases
Verb
  • Today, Authentic has amassed a portfolio that encompasses more than 50 brands including Reebok, Brooks Brothers and Champion that generate annual retail sales of $32 billion globally.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Cercle also encompasses a record label and the recent Cercle Odyssey event series that brought immersive performances to Los Angeles, Mexico City and Paris.
    Katie Bain, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2025
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  • His latest protest fits into his activism against war and follows previous arrests for disrupting Senate hearings over Gaza and domestic health crises.
    Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Here's how Nike's quarterly performance fits into CEO Elliott Hill's broader turnaround plan.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
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  • Backlogs out of Hong Kong, which houses the largest cargo airport on earth, are expected to persist through mid-October after Typhoon Ragasa caused widespread flight cancellations across the region and South China.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
  • The Walker-Stone House is a historic structure downtown that houses the Folk School of Fayetteville.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The ultra-soft clogs are made out of a plush faux shearling fabric that encases a springy foam midsole.
    Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2025
  • This spinal area lies just outside the dura mater, and is a tough membrane that encases the spinal cord and the system that allows cerebrospinal fluid to circulate.
    Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 20 Feb. 2025

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“Cases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cases. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.

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