Synonyms of cases

cases 1 of 3

noun (1)

plural of case

1

as in sheaths

something that encloses another thing especially to protect it

those binoculars come with their own case

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sheaths
• casings
• coverings
• housings
• covers
• shells
• jackets
• hulls
• packages
• pods
• capsules
• coatings
• cartridges
• shields
• plates
• cocoons
• husks
• encasements
• armors
• wrappers
• houses
• cassettes
• crusts
• mails
• platings
• envelopes
• skins
• casettes
• barks
• hides
• facings
• carapaces
• cuticles
• backings
• panoplies
• covertures

2

as in bins

a covered rectangular container for storing or transporting things

a handy little cosmetics case that matches the rest of her luggage

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bins
• boxes
• lockers
• trunks
• chests
• crates
• caskets
• caddies
• compartments
• cartons
• coffins
• vaults
• footlockers
• safes
• safe-deposit boxes
• strongboxes
• coffers
• lockboxes
• sea chests
• caissons
• jewel boxes
• hatboxes
• snuffboxes
• hope chests
• bandboxes
• canteens
• minaudières
• tinderboxes

cases

2 of 3

noun (2)

plural of case

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• patients
• inpatients
• outpatients
• sufferers
• victims
• rehabilitants
• convalescents
• nurslings

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• examples
• instances
• samples
• specimens
• illustrations
• indications
• cases in point
• representatives
• prototypes
• exemplifications
• exemplars
• paradigms
• manifestations
• cross sections
• evidences
• signs
• archetypes
• classics
• loci classici
• microcosms

3

as in facts

something that actually exists

this has never been the case before

Synonyms & Similar Words

• facts
• things
• elements
• occurrences
• items
• realities
• actualities
• events
• materialities
• circumstances
• phenomena
• certainties
• inevitabilities
• phenomenons
• particulars

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fictions
• fantasies
• illusions
• possibilities
• probabilities
• potentialities
• phantasies
• eventualities

4

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reasons
• explanations
• arguments
• apologies
• accountings
• justifications
• rationales
• accounts
• excuses
• appeals
• defenses
• alibis
• vindications
• pleas
• pretexts
• rationalizations
• pretences
• apologias
• apologiae
• pretenses
• guises

5

as in bouts

a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder

a young boy suffering from a case of chicken pox

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bouts
• seizures
• attacks
• spells
• sieges
• fits
• accesses
• pangs
• recurrences
• turns
• relapses
• spasms
• convulsions
• breakdowns
• agitations
• throes
• paroxysms
• frenzies
• collapses
• prostrations
• brainstorms
• eclampsias

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• arrests
• reliefs
• remissions

6

as in possibilities

something that might happen

it may be the case that the cause of the fire will forever remain a mystery

Synonyms & Similar Words

• possibilities
• events
• contingencies
• contingences
• contingents
• probabilities
• eventualities
• risks
• accidents
• hazards
• chances
• haps

7

as in problems

something that requires thought and skill for resolution

that's a tough case to solve

Synonyms & Similar Words

• problems
• challenges
• matters
• issues
• troubles
• questions
• nuts
• predicaments
• knots
• dilemmas
• hot waters
• mysteries
• corners
• pickles
• jams
• quandaries
• puzzles
• conundrums
• fixes
• quagmires
• snags
• pitfalls
• spots
• riddles
• toughies
• Gordian knots
• glitches
• cruces
• enigmas
• mires
• cruxes
• catch-22s
• holes
• sticky wickets
• puzzlements
• hitches
• catches
• stumpers
• posers
• brainteasers
• catch-22's

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• solutions
• answers
• silver bullets
• magic bullets
• panaceas
• cure-alls

cases

3 of 3

verb

present tense third-person singular of case

as in encompasses

Synonyms & Similar Words

• encompasses
• encloses
• fits
• houses
• shelters
• incloses
• encases
• accommodates
• takes
• harbors
• lodges
• contains
• holds
• boasts
• bears

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of cases

Noun

In some cases, businesses were put into the policies through shell companies formed specifically for the PPLI transaction. —Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024

Natalie Wilson, co-founder of the Black and Missing Foundation, said that media attention can play a key role in helping solve missing persons cases. —Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024

Mega-doses should instead be reserved for cases of severe deficiency, and must be prescribed by a doctor. —Mélanie Defouilloy, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024

For The Times) Black youth make up about 40% of all cases of missing people in America but just 15% of the country’s overall youth population. —Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024

Natalie Wilson, co-founder of the Black and Missing Foundation, said that media attention can play a key role in helping solve missing persons cases. —Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024

For The Times) Black youth make up about 40% of all cases of missing people in America but just 15% of the country’s overall youth population. —Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024

In most cases, yes, the joint and survivor option is best for married couples. —Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024

In most cases, yes, the joint and survivor option is best for married couples. —Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024