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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
Tim McNicholas,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
In some cases, tech companies and developers in Georgia and elsewhere are going to great lengths to secure power — and to do so fast.
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Drew Kann,
AJC.com,
1 July 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.
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Liane Jackson,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Drug Enforcement Administration does have those tools, and sometimes works with Brennan's office to investigate cases.
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Tim McNicholas,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
In some cases, tech companies and developers in Georgia and elsewhere are going to great lengths to secure power — and to do so fast.
—
Drew Kann,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
Verb
Resist the urge to scrub at your tiles, as this can case premature wear on the paint.
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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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During his burial, an iron sword in a leather sheath was placed across his chest, with a spear next to him.
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Michelle revealed her midi-length sheath dress had an unexpected optical illusion detail at the bottom.
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Place them in an open bin and place it on a shelf in the closet or the laundry room (which can streamline putting things away after each load).
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Inside the house, a plastic bin in the TV room held a striped emu chick, waddling under a heat lamp.
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Maintenance inhalers are either long-acting airway dilators or anti-inflammatory medications like steroids that patients should take daily.
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Since then, South Florida patients have lost access to therapies that were working.
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Their French 75, which is made with cognac, lemon and muscadet, is a perfect example thanks to a beautiful balance of elegance and ingenuity.
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One example is a joint venture with CDA near the future Route 390 and I-490 interchange next to O’Hare.
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Add the question marks surrounding Rodón to the fact that Fried (elbow bone bruise) doesn’t seem likely to return for at least a few more weeks.
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This ignores the obvious fact that the Constitution prohibits Congress from giving official status to any religion or from preventing someone from practicing the religion of their choice.
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And most interestingly, her chyron identifies her as a Freelance Journalist with no further explanation.
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Some explanations of bodily difference were obviously wrong, such as physician and signer of the Declaration of Independence Benjamin Rush’s conviction that the dark skin of African Americans was a disease, derived from leprosy.
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The almost two-week-old truce has been under persistent strain, with the latest bout of attacks beginning after an Iranian projectile hit a cargo ship on Thursday, prompting strikes by the US, and then Tehran hitting Washington’s Gulf allies.
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But in the latest bout of public uncertainty, a senior Iranian official suggested this may not be the case.
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In your view, are the biggest risks from AI systems themselves or from the humans deploying them, the possibility of AI in the hands of rogue actors is particularly concerning here.
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As the possibilities are almost as large and endless as the country itself, Vogue and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) went to the industry’s makers in search of their unique perspectives.
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“Case.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/case. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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