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as in sheaths
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
those binoculars come with their own case
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as in bins
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 patients
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 examples
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 facts
something that actually exists
this has never been the case before
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as in reasons
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 bouts
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 possibilities
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 problems
something that requires thought and skill for resolution
that's a tough case to solve
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Recent Examples of cases
Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
Time lines in such cases are vital, and this one was stretching out.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
The strategy, attorneys said, allows the government to avoid adjudicating the merits of immigration cases entirely.
—Ben Fenwick, Oklahoma Watch, 13 Feb. 2026
In Florida last year, only seven measles cases were reported statewide.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Inmates including Sam Bankman-Fried and Harvey Weinstein have turned to such right-wing firebrands as Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens to present alternative narratives to their cases.
—Andrew Zucker, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
The four African-American men were falsely accused in 1949 of raping a white woman in Lake County in what became one of the most-notorious cases from the state’s Jim Crow era.
—News Service Of Florida, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
These cases often involve victims seeking protection, families in crisis, and decisions that must be made promptly and carefully, based on the law and the evidence presented.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
Netanyahu said this week that the government launched proceedings against the two men and that similar cases would be brought in the future.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
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Dozens of felony cases against protesters accused of assaulting or impeding federal officers have also crumbled.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
Time lines in such cases are vital, and this one was stretching out.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
The strategy, attorneys said, allows the government to avoid adjudicating the merits of immigration cases entirely.
—Ben Fenwick, Oklahoma Watch, 13 Feb. 2026
In Florida last year, only seven measles cases were reported statewide.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Inmates including Sam Bankman-Fried and Harvey Weinstein have turned to such right-wing firebrands as Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens to present alternative narratives to their cases.
—Andrew Zucker, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
The four African-American men were falsely accused in 1949 of raping a white woman in Lake County in what became one of the most-notorious cases from the state’s Jim Crow era.
—News Service Of Florida, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
These cases often involve victims seeking protection, families in crisis, and decisions that must be made promptly and carefully, based on the law and the evidence presented.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
Netanyahu said this week that the government launched proceedings against the two men and that similar cases would be brought in the future.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cases
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Kindergarten readiness encompasses the foundational skills necessary to engage in a more formal learning environment, said Ohio State University educational psychology professor Laura Justice.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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The supply plan encompasses multiple sub-brands, including Qiyuan, Deepal, Avatr, and Uni, thereby positioning the technology for broader adoption across various vehicle segments.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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This process continues for decades until eventually, one day, immune mediators rupture the cap that encloses the plaque.—
Mary J. Scourboutakos,
The Conversation,
19 Dec. 2025
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However, the ability to choose an educational environment that truly fits our child has not only improved their academic performance, but also their overall happiness and outlook on life.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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The company’s broader artificial intelligence suite already emphasizes anomaly detection and real-time monitoring of regulatory change, and this workforce and leave engine fits neatly into that narrative by treating time data as another stream to undergo continuous evaluation for risk.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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Most winters, the firm houses more than 5,000 boats and marine pleasure craft.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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That’s a massive problem, because a detention center that’s open 24 hours a day and houses enough humans to populate a small city will put a far greater strain on public resources than any warehouse could.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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The country currently shelters nearly 2 million refugees, the most in Africa.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
14 Jan. 2026
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This slime shelters symbiotic nitrogen-fixing bacteria.—
Andrew Coletti,
Popular Science,
14 Jan. 2026
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Designed from high-temperature polyimide aerogel, the armor encases the drone’s sensitive parts in a single cast structure.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
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Use a high-quality mattress protector that encases your mattress to keep it clean and prevent most allergens from penetrating.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Cases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cases. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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