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case

[keys] / keɪs /
NOUN
container; items in container
Synonyms
STRONG
bag baggage basket bin box cabinet caddy caisson canister capsule carton cartridge casing casket chamber chassis chest coffer cover covering crate crating crib drawer envelope folder grip holder integument jacket receptacle scabbard sheath shell suitcase trunk wallet wrapper wrapping
NOUN
plight, circumstance, conditions
Synonyms
STRONGEST
crisis event fact incident problem situation state
STRONG
context contingency dilemma eventuality occurrence plight predicament quandary
NOUN
example
Synonyms
STRONGEST
instance
STRONG
exemplification illustration occurrence representative sample sampling specimen
NOUN
matter brought before a court
Synonyms
STRONGEST
action argument cause claim dispute evidence lawsuit litigation petition suit trial
STRONG
proceedings proof
VERB
examine carefully
Synonyms
STRONG
canvass examine inspect scrutinize study view
WEAK
check out check over check up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
overlook
STRONG
ignore neglect

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That was the case in metro areas including Tampa, Sarasota and Cape Coral, according to the analysis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

ProPublica also investigated the case of Porsha Ngumezi, who died at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital in 2023 after bleeding heavily during a miscarriage at 11 weeks.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

With plenty of uncertainty unleashed by the ongoing energy shock, that’s certainly the case today.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

It was a case of "go and score another", and never shut up shop and be cautious.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

‘Well, in that case, I am happy to let her win,’ she said.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

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