BASKET CASES Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

basket cases

noun

plural of basket case

as in anxieties

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Noun

This had resulted in several nervous breakdowns during my first few weeks back home.

— Joe Manganiello, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
Some people in Caracas and surrounding areas suffered nervous breakdowns following the events of Wednesday afternoon, compounded by warnings that their homes might collapse.

— Gustavo Ocando Alex, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026

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Set those alarms early again Sunday because the NFL is headed overseas for another international showdown.

— Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
The standard double comes with plush furnishings, down duvets and pillows, Bose speakers and alarms, flat-screen TVs, and a view of either the rooftop of the hotel pool, plus little perks like free Champagne at check-in.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2026

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