1
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
Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
According to police, investigators recovered a 9mm Glock handgun and a spent shell casing from Lauren’s residence.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2025
Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 13 July 2025
Follow-up inspections were conducted for some restaurants, with scores improving in many cases.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 13 July 2025
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Noun
Charles Garcia-Berrios cased out a Gary pawn shop several times in the days and weeks before Derek Sanders went and shot owner Brandon Cruz dead on Nov. 17, a prosecutor said Monday.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
According to police, investigators recovered a 9mm Glock handgun and a spent shell casing from Lauren’s residence.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2025
Verb
No weapons were found, and no arrests were made in that case.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 13 July 2025
Follow-up inspections were conducted for some restaurants, with scores improving in many cases.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for case
Verb
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The Texas Twist is the longest slide in the park, with twisty, enclosed turns for single riders.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2025
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The symbol now encloses an image of a communion wafer carved of reindeer antler.—
Thomas A. DuBois,
The Conversation,
27 June 2025
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Many items also arrive encased in dense concretions — hard layers of rust, minerals, and marine growth — which must be painstakingly removed under a microscope, sometimes over the course of months or years.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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The warhead is encased in a special high-performance steel alloy, which is meant to enable it to carry a large explosive payload while maintaining the penetrator case's integrity during impact, according to an Air Force fact sheet.—
Ellen Uchimiya,
CBS News,
19 June 2025
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If the standard lens doesn't fit your use case, there's also an Ultra Wide Lens Mod ($96) with a 177-degree field of view, a Macro Lens Mod ($130) for close-ups, and an Anamorphic Lens Mod ($130) with a 21:9 aspect ratio and those sweet, sweet movie-style lens flares.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
8 July 2025
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The Wings’ usual home court is found at the College Park Center in Arlington, which fits just 7,000 fans.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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The foundation has now grown to encompass other crafts and traditional Korean practices.—
Thessaly La Force,
Travel + Leisure,
4 July 2025
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Ellison’s interests extend well beyond real estate, encompassing a serious watch collection, high-performance yachts, and his role as cofounder of SailGP, a global sailing league launched in 2018.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
4 July 2025
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Cameras and equipment were already available, given the Arizona Capitol Television operations are housed at the Senate.—
Mary Jo Pitzl,
AZCentral.com,
13 July 2025
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The chariot housed the Deathriders in the bed of the truck.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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There is no requirement under HB 46, or any prior Texas law, for employers to accommodate the use of medical marijuana.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Guests with food allergies or dietary concerns are accommodated, too.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2025
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“Case.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/case. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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