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as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
those binoculars come with their own case
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as in bin
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 patient
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 example
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 fact
something that actually exists
this has never been the case before
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as in explanation
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 bout
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 possibility
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 problem
something that requires thought and skill for resolution
that's a tough case to solve
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Recent Examples of case
Davon Loeb, Parents, 7 June 2025
Meanwhile, the knockout can hold a PC power-extension cable, like the ones typically on cases that use an inside bay for the power supply.
—PC Magazine, 7 June 2025
Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2025
What was Combs’s response to these six lawsuits, case no. 13 to case no. 18?
—Claudia Rosenbaum, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Spiritual and Cultural Values In some cases, camp is an opportunity to experience and develop spiritual and cultural values.
—Davon Loeb, Parents, 7 June 2025
Meanwhile, the knockout can hold a PC power-extension cable, like the ones typically on cases that use an inside bay for the power supply.
—PC Magazine, 7 June 2025
Verb
The individual appeared to case Bedell’s home before returning approximately an hour later with a concrete block and duct tape.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2025
What was Combs’s response to these six lawsuits, case no. 13 to case no. 18?
—Claudia Rosenbaum, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for case
Verb
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The hutch’s walls are enclosed with sturdy wire grids that keep your cats safely inside (and other critters out), while allowing fresh air to flow freely and offering an unobstructed view.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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More fossils will be needed to know if the prehistoric waterwheels grew snap traps to enclose small aquatic invertebrates, like its modern counterparts, but the lineage was already present during a time when the world was warmer and wetter, and mammals were just beginning to get big.—
Riley Black,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 June 2025
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It is currently stored safely on-site at reactor locations in dry casks, encased in steel and concrete.—
Bill Frist,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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For that reason, the researchers started by encasing the chemical molecules in durable silica nanoparticles.—
Ben Coxworth
May 26,
New Atlas,
26 May 2025
Verb
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Then, scroll down for more beach essentials at Amazon, all of which will fit perfectly into your new wagon.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
2 June 2025
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The most likely fits Carolina Hurricanes No contending team will have a bigger need for a star offensive player and as much cap space as the Hurricanes, who figure to be aggressive this July 1 given another disappointing exit.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
Verb
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The property encompasses a generous 0.3-acre of land.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
30 May 2025
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The class encompasses information about exercises to prepare the mother for birth, relaxation and coping techniques, pain control options, labor positioning, induction and C-section basics, recovery and welcoming baby.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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The Trump administration said the converted conference room in the shipping container is the only viable place to house the men on the base in Djibouti, where outdoor daily temperatures rise above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the declaration from an ICE official.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
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That’s because under state law, someone with a severe mental illness and a history of violence can be transferred to a more secure facility for psychiatric care, which in Idaho’s case is housed at its maximum-security prison.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
6 June 2025
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Each block is meant to accommodate a building with ground-floor storefronts topped by either residential units or office space and each with its own parking structure.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2025
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The traditional nine-to-five is giving way to more fluid arrangements that accommodate life’s natural ebbs and flows, from parenting responsibilities to personal wellbeing.—
John Spencer-Taylor,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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“Case.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/case. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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