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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
Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Like Elsa, and perhaps like Almodóvar himself at some point, Raúl is suffering from a painful case of writer’s block.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
As technology becomes more sophisticated and third-party vendors offer everything from billing to case management to remote reception, running a small but competitive practice is more viable than ever.
—Liane Jackson, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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Noun
While the city has spent years in court responding to various lawsuits related to Fuller and Pinilla, the latest Carollo payout is unrelated to those cases.
—Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Like Elsa, and perhaps like Almodóvar himself at some point, Raúl is suffering from a painful case of writer’s block.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
Verb
Resist the urge to scrub at your tiles, as this can case premature wear on the paint.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
As technology becomes more sophisticated and third-party vendors offer everything from billing to case management to remote reception, running a small but competitive practice is more viable than ever.
—Liane Jackson, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for case
Noun
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Actor Cate Blanchett, here gracing the May 16 screening of James Gray’s Paper Tiger, definitely got the memo on the merits of the black sheath, and has kept the whole train/no-train/big-dress/little-dress debate begun at last year’s festival down to a dull roar.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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This week, the Archaeological Museum at the University of Stavanger in Norway announced its recent acquisition of a magnificent sheath, thanks to a curious hiker out for a walk one morning.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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Most days, a bottle of vodka journeyed from standing full in a cabinet to laying empty in a recycling bin.—
Lev Facher,
STAT,
14 May 2026
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Bertsch allegedly used a plastic trash bin and struck some of the ducklings before throwing them into the trash, according to the release.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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In the Netherlands, Radboud University Medical Center quarantined 12 staff members after officials said a hantavirus patient’s blood and urine were not handled under the strictest international protocols required for the specific virus strain.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Pharmacists are trusted healthcare professionals trained to screen patients, administer injections and provide vaccines, such as flu and COVID-19 shots.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Take for example, Arnel Pante, a Lana'i native and longtime server at One Forty, who without batting an eye honored my off-the-menu breakfast request for a small, side order of oatmeal with blueberries, kiwi, and almonds, to accompany an egg white frittata.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Norman Corwin’s On a Note of Triumph is one example of a work that rewards closer critical scrutiny.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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In fact, Heilbrun doesn’t tell the story of Finn’s death at all, except for a very brief mention that sets the stage for the story.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
19 May 2026
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Professional commentators tended to see these developments in so many local terms—turning, for their explanations, to national histories, cultures and institutions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Arthur was taken back to the doctor two additional times in the ensuing weeks and was given various explanations about his condition, including asthma and even anxiety.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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This summer the tournament returns to North America, and Guadalajara will add to its considerable football lore when this stadium hosts four more World Cup matches, including a heavyweight bout between Spain and its onetime colony Uruguay.—
Franklin Leonard,
Vanity Fair,
14 May 2026
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In a Catholic Conference bout, Katie Maheu (four goals, assist) and Maddy Lubov (hat trick, two assists) finished with five points apiece as Ursuline cruised to a 14-4 win over Malden Catholic.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
14 May 2026
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Many people still associate these feelings of modern belonging with the loftiest human possibilities; hence the powerful emotions that are generated when they are brought together—at the Olympic Games, for instance, or the United Nations headquarters in New York.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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From 2022 to 2024, a study looked into the possibility of an east-west streetcar connecting the University of Kansas Medical Center and the VA Hospital along 39th Street and Linwood Boulevard.—
Eleanor Nash
May 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
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“Case.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/case. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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