CASES Synonyms: 229 Similar and Opposite Words

cases 1 of 3

noun (1)

plural of case

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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cases

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noun (2)

plural of case

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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cases

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verb

present tense third-person singular of case

as in encompasses

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Recent Examples of cases

Noun

As of Thursday morning, the government had filed charging documents in 10 of the 28 cases, offering additional details about how authorities relied on voter registration data to pursue broader criminal charges around immigration status. — Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026 Trials in four other cases in which Sorrells’ predecessor, Sharen Wilson, decided to seek the death penalty, have occurred during Sorrells term. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026 The Justice Department has also lost similar cases demanding voter rolls in dozens of other states. — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026 The truckers that have managed to ferry water into Taiz have in some cases tripled their rates to make the perilous journey. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026 The mental load of harder cases As AI takes on routine tasks, human agents may be left dealing with a greater share of complicated cases — and be required to pick up the slack when the technology fails. — Lindsay Dodgson, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026 In both cases, crane capacity is only one part of the challenge. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026 While the true crime industry has reexamined and sometimes helped solve cold cases, critics say that a healthy fear of danger has curdled into a morbid fascination with serial killers – the business of which has proven to be quite lucrative. — Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026 In most instances, those with shigellosis are able to recover on their own, but patients with more severe cases may require antibiotics and hospitalization. — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 23 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cases

Noun

In a slow cooker, shrimp become bouncy and rubbery, and fish flakes apart into dry sheaths of overcooked flesh.

— Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 6 Sep. 2026
The research team says future versions may use adjustable sheaths or elastic materials to fit a wider range of bodies.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of sheaths

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Most of the candy is in spotless Plexiglas bins, hundreds of them, and throughout the shop are fresh confections such as ice cream, sodas, a chocolate fountain.

— Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
That’s because the bins open upward and away from the aisle rather than downward toward it, eliminating the groove where the handrail would typically be.

— Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of bins

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In most instances, those with shigellosis are able to recover on their own, but patients with more severe cases may require antibiotics and hospitalization.

— Devika Rao, TheWeek, 23 Oct. 2026
This medicine may still be out of reach for patients who cannot afford it, don’t have access to cancer care, or who struggle to navigate complicated health care and insurance systems.

— STAT Staff, STAT, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of patients

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The world’s highest-profile tech billionaires offer the most conspicuous examples.

— Molly A. Wallace, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
The original plan for 25 street-legal M6 GTs was eventually altered to 50 examples due to FIA requirements, but production never came to fruition, derailed by the 32-year-old McLaren’s death during testing at Goodwood in 1970.

— Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of examples

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Experts studying fear have theorized that one of the major reasons people are flocking to horror experiences lately — whether theme parks, novels or movies — is that the world feels so uncertain.

— Ayesha Rascoe, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026
But the offensive line has turned out to be TCU’s biggest weakness this season and one of the primary reasons the program sits at 3-4 (1-3 Big 12).

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of reasons

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During earlier bouts of market volatility, Roeslani emphasized that recent sharp pullbacks should be viewed as strategic long term buying opportunities.

— , CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
Forecasters are warning South Florida residents that numerous cities will be drenched in rainfall that may lead to bouts of flash flooding and some thunderstorms Saturday night.

— Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of bouts

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The researchers also found that AI’s strength in flagging cancerous lesions didn’t carry over to naming the correct diagnosis among many possibilities.

— Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
Here, the idea that Hollywood is truly interested in the creative possibilities of a fanfic-originating adaptation becomes weak.

— Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2026