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

An emergency program was followed by an initial slowdown in new cases after almost 20 million children received a vaccination in April and May. — Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026 In both cases, people with pre-existing hypertension experienced bigger drops in systolic and diastolic pressure than those with normal blood pressure. — Md Published, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2026 Student test scores in the largest Sacramento-region school districts generally show a similar pattern of modest gains the recent years, but achievement levels in most cases are below the pre-pandemic scores of 2018-19. — Chaewon Chung october 17, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2026 Non-small cell lung cancer accounts for 80% of all cases of the disease, according to the American Lung Association. — Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2026 Those findings may help developers evaluate design choices and build stronger technical cases for future projects. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026 Protesters have broken into schools and, in some cases, set fire to occupied or blockaded buildings. — Nicholas Bequelin, Time, 16 Oct. 2026 Voters who do not have an acceptable photo ID may be able to cast a ballot using an alternative document and, in some cases, sign a Reasonable Impediment Declaration. — S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 Fewer than 1% of the state's cases are among those who are fully vaccinated with the MMR vaccine, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. — ABC News, 16 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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Skip the cardboard… Really just trust me on this one and rent reusable bins from a moving company with good reviews.

— Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026
Students barricaded a high school in northeastern Paris with garbage bins on Thursday before police moved in with tear gas, as France’s nationwide protests showed few signs of ending.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of bins

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The group is also part of the national Food is Medicine movement – an approach where doctors prescribe healthy food to low-income patients.

— Kathleen Toner, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026
The prescription versions must clear rigorous clinical review, with trials that evaluate thousands of participants over a year or more before patients can access them.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of patients

Noun

Both examples demonstrate how local champions and an existing source of funding can help turn a lifesaving idea into reality.

— Meng Yang, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
One of the biggest examples came in 2024, when attackers targeted Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026

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Among their reasons for concern is Ohio’s poor track record when women are on the ballot.

— Philip Elliott, Time, 19 Oct. 2026
These tools are primarily used by those who make less than $50,000 according to a 2022 Government Accountability Office report, with food and rent being the key reasons people use the service, one case study of food and restaurant workers found.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of reasons

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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
Yet his next leadership election is looking smooth compared with the past couple of bouts to lead the Senate GOP.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of bouts

Noun

Gone is the scrambling, gone are the endless possibilities, gone are the complicated dynamics of large groups replaced, once again, by the predictability of the small group.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
Quantum computers promise exponential computational power by processing many possibilities simultaneously.

— Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2026