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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Influenza cases are rising sharply, heightening fears that a new strain will fuel a punishing flu season that is already outpacing last year’s.

From The Wall Street Journal

It is understood that Downing Street believes that this high bar is not met in this case.

From BBC

Konate said that the investigating judge in Gassama's case had Tuesday issued an order declaring there was sufficient evidence for him to be tried by the correctional court.

From Barron's

The case for silver isn’t about charts or momentum.

From MarketWatch

"Everything was blocked off so it wasn't a case of going to see what had happened."

From BBC

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