1
as in sheaths
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
those binoculars come with their own case
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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
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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
Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
The ruling comes shortly after the Court reversed another capital conviction in a different state due to prosecutorial misconduct, highlighting concerns over consistency in death penalty cases.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Critics say its use without due process is leading to the deportation of migrants who do not have ties to the gang and that standard court procedure should be followed in these cases as the United States is not at war with Venezuela.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
There's still energy on the court's right wing to overturn Sullivan, but SCOTUS has turned away multiple cases over the past several years that would have given it the chance to do so.
—April Rubin, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
The sixth episode of The White Lotus Season 3 has critics stunned—and in some cases, squirming—after a grim hour that pushed creator Mike White's pitch-black satire to new depths.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
There doesn't seem to be enough votes on the court to wade back into the issue — at least not now, or not through the specific cases they've been presented with so far.
—April Rubin, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
The states with the lowest number of cases (between one and 10) include Utah, New Mexico, Hawaii, Nebraska, Colorado, West Virginia, Oregon, Missouri, Iowa, South Carolina, Minnesota, Connecticut, Oklahoma and Arkansas.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
The sixth episode of The White Lotus Season 3 has critics stunned—and in some cases, squirming—after a grim hour that pushed creator Mike White's pitch-black satire to new depths.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Noun
In some cases, including Louisiana, congressional maps get redrawn to ensure minority voters represent a majority of those within a district.
—Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
The ruling comes shortly after the Court reversed another capital conviction in a different state due to prosecutorial misconduct, highlighting concerns over consistency in death penalty cases.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Critics say its use without due process is leading to the deportation of migrants who do not have ties to the gang and that standard court procedure should be followed in these cases as the United States is not at war with Venezuela.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
There's still energy on the court's right wing to overturn Sullivan, but SCOTUS has turned away multiple cases over the past several years that would have given it the chance to do so.
—April Rubin, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
The sixth episode of The White Lotus Season 3 has critics stunned—and in some cases, squirming—after a grim hour that pushed creator Mike White's pitch-black satire to new depths.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
There doesn't seem to be enough votes on the court to wade back into the issue — at least not now, or not through the specific cases they've been presented with so far.
—April Rubin, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
The states with the lowest number of cases (between one and 10) include Utah, New Mexico, Hawaii, Nebraska, Colorado, West Virginia, Oregon, Missouri, Iowa, South Carolina, Minnesota, Connecticut, Oklahoma and Arkansas.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
The sixth episode of The White Lotus Season 3 has critics stunned—and in some cases, squirming—after a grim hour that pushed creator Mike White's pitch-black satire to new depths.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Cases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cases. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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