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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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2
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
Dan Eberhart, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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
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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
Steel tariffs alone have already driven casing costs up more than 10%, reducing margins and weakening the case for new drilling.
—Dan Eberhart, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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
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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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The Swiss watch brand has teamed up with Italian soccer team Como 1907 on the Hublot Classic Fusion Como Edition, a 42-mm chronograph encased in a sleek black ceramic case with a deep blue dial.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
4 June 2025
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The story of vodka is the story of modern America, encased in a clear, flavorless spirit that appears neutral but retains cultural power.—
Time,
Time,
4 June 2025
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Now that school had begun, Joyce was more confident and was trying to fit in.—
Susan Cunningham Euker,
Baltimore Sun,
14 June 2025
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However, this venue gave them both fits and challenged them to their limits. DeChambeau, the reigning U.S. Open champion, struggled with his new irons.—
Savannah Leigh Richardson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 2025
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The agency compared the bill with current tax law, which encompasses Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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All four Republicans voted for the procedural rule that encompasses the rescissions package, which is not surprising.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
12 June 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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Many offshore banks can accommodate multiple currencies, enhancing diversification and your ability to take advantage of fluctuating currency markets.—
Blake Harris,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The round table is 14 feet in diameter to accommodate all the players.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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“Case.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/case. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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