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Definitions

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

Example Sentences

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The case concerns thousands of asylum seekers who had made appointments with immigration officials by using a Biden administration phone app called CBP One.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

The Supreme Court appeared skeptical of the administration’s case.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

We also look at 50 years of Apple products, whether statins are right for you and the case for turning down an inherited IRA.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

It marked the symbolic beginning of her ministry as archbishop, a role to which she was appointed after her predecessor Justin Welby resigned in 2024 after criticism of his handling of a serious abuse case.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

In case you decide you want to try it!

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.