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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cases

Noun

In some cases, the male may effectively become an attached sperm-producing organ. —Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024

In all but three cases, Biden obliged. —Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024

There is still much work to be done in criminal court, and our office will continue to diligently prosecute cases with integrity, fairness, and commitment to the rule of law. —Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024

John Carro later became an attorney and had a passion for representing Latinos in human rights cases and wanted more Latinos in the legal profession. —Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024

Carro, known for his tough stance on crime and his experience with cases involving terrorism enhancements, will play a key role in shaping the trial's proceedings. —Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024

Carro, known for his tough stance on crime and his experience with cases involving terrorism enhancements, will play a key role in shaping the trial's proceedings. —Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024

The vast majority of diabetes cases can be entirely prevented. —Omer Awan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024

There is still much work to be done in criminal court, and our office will continue to diligently prosecute cases with integrity, fairness, and commitment to the rule of law. —Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024