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
Georgia Christakis, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2025
In it, Blanche outlines a decentralized approach in which U.S. attorney’s offices will now take the lead on digital asset cases, focusing primarily on crimes involving terrorism.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2025
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
The plot revolves around Archie (Carroll O’Connor) hosting a Super Bowl party at his bar — and two guys casing the place for a robbery.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Feb. 2025
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Noun
In my case, working as a teen in a work-study program in high school led me to pursue my career in medicine.
—Georgia Christakis, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2025
In it, Blanche outlines a decentralized approach in which U.S. attorney’s offices will now take the lead on digital asset cases, focusing primarily on crimes involving terrorism.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
Some toppers are a combination casing/topper to address two needs at once.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
The plot revolves around Archie (Carroll O’Connor) hosting a Super Bowl party at his bar — and two guys casing the place for a robbery.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for case
Verb
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This collaboration isn’t simply nostalgia enclosed in blister packs.—
Nik Miles,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2025
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Outdoor space: The balcony on the main level, enclosed with a clear railing, has space for outdoor dining.—
Angela Serratore,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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In a whimsical twist, Lady Peel’s portrait would revisit Roth later in the evening – on a shortbread cookie encased inside a chocolate art crate on his dessert plate.—
Bettina Zilkha,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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For the study, scientists examined 16 female specimens of the wasp, which had been found encased in amber in northern Myanmar.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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Exploitation is a strong word, but is there another word that really fits here?—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
3 Apr. 2025
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There’s just something about his onscreen persona that fits the genre like a glove.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
3 Apr. 2025
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Regarding clothing, the capsule encompasses five apparel pieces, including a stadium jacket, two hoodies, wide-leg statement pants, and a thermal tee.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
2 Apr. 2025
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Shondaland’s new Digital Media division will encompass all of the company’s digital marketing properties such as social media, a new A/V team for video and audio production, and the shondaland.com website.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2025
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The city houses incredible filmmakers, cinemas, and programmers; our goal is that this grant round will help, even in a small way, to support the continuation of production in Los Angeles.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
8 Apr. 2025
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Among the new items in the collection is the Later sofa, designed by Ceriani Szostak, a modular seating system inspired by the rationalist architecture of the Palazzo della Civiltà, which houses Fendi’s Roman headquarters.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Sanders spokesperson Anna Bahr said in an email the event moved to accommodate a larger-than-expected crowd as the tour has drawn tens of thousands of attendees.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The new bridge is an 80-foot-long, single-span bridge to provide better flow of water in Columbia Hollow Creek and is wide enough for two lanes of traffic and is designed to accommodate all legal loads.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Case.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/case. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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