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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
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
But experts worry these individual cases point to a more widespread issue.
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John Liu,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
In some cases, though, people may need to employ professionals to eradicate bedbugs.
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Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
The pair post new episodes every Monday, covering cold cases, missing people, and community heroes, per the podcast’s website.
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Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
In such cases, the creditor usually has to work to see that the sheriff's office immediately returns the money to the debtor.
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Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
In some cases, you may even be denied entry into a restaurant or lounge.
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Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
Bats will eat other insects, too, and in some cases can even act as pollinators.
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Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
Nationally, Reese said in some cases, filings include incorrect statute numbers or law names, potentially as a result of AI hallucinations.
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Sasha Allen,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2026
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Cole says his group currently has about 150 fans and 150 cases of water, but hopes to acquire more ahead of the heat wave.
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Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
But experts worry these individual cases point to a more widespread issue.
—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
In some cases, though, people may need to employ professionals to eradicate bedbugs.
—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
The pair post new episodes every Monday, covering cold cases, missing people, and community heroes, per the podcast’s website.
—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
In such cases, the creditor usually has to work to see that the sheriff's office immediately returns the money to the debtor.
—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
In some cases, you may even be denied entry into a restaurant or lounge.
—
Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
Bats will eat other insects, too, and in some cases can even act as pollinators.
—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
Nationally, Reese said in some cases, filings include incorrect statute numbers or law names, potentially as a result of AI hallucinations.
—
Sasha Allen,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cases
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Opt for bigger hanging bulbs, discrete flickers, or even hanging sheaths.
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The payload was designed to test a hypersonic navigation system capable of accurately identifying spacecraft position, even when communications are blocked by intense plasma sheaths during hypersonic flight.
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Keep trash bins securely closed and clean up outside garbage.
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Ashton's journey from moving bins to cleaning them demonstrates that a complete roadmap isn't necessary; curiosity and taking the next step are crucial.
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The eligibility for the program is broad, but certain patients will not qualify.
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Sensipar, which is also sold under the generic name cinacalcet hydrochloride, is prescribed to patients with chronic kidney disease and high levels of calcium in the blood related to parathyroid gland conditions, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
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Other examples include the Department of Justice's lawsuit against RealPage, which has been accused of helping landlords drive up rent prices, and the DOJ's lawsuit against Agri Stats, a data-sharing company accused of helping the meatpacking industry inflate grocery prices.
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Most Americans today are familiar with some of the famous examples, like Bostonians dumping tea in the harbor in response to the Tea Act of 1773.
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The Pima County Sheriff’s Department continues to work closely with the FBI as investigators follow up on leads, review information, and pursue the facts surrounding this case.
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Conversations need grounding as intuitive Moon in your 3rd House of Communication opposes illusory Neptune in your 9th House of Travel and Learning, so facts and visions compete.
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Both Kurtz and Langeliers cited workload and the need for rest during the long Major League Baseball season as reasons for their lack of interest.
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Many areas have been exempted for a variety of reasons, including lots in hillside fire zones and lots in Historic Protection Overlay Zones.
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It’s been a long 3½ years for Gio Reyna, whose promising career has been derailed by a string of injuries, bouts of immaturity and an aborted loan deal to England’s Nottingham Forest.
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Rethinking daily movement as a series of small resets — rather than a single block of exercise — can shift how your body responds to long bouts of sitting.
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After ruling out all other possibilities, Dhingra finally diagnosed Williams with IC‑MPGN, a kidney disease related to the immune system.
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Your curious mind sees possibilities, yet a course fee, trip idea, or upgrade may clash with your budget, so compare options patiently and decide what matters now.
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“Cases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cases. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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