Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for federal case. Search instead for federwechsels.
Definitions

federal case

NOUN
minor problem made into a major issue
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

He has not been charged in connection with the Iowa allegations because local authorities were waiting for him to be sentenced in the federal case.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026

A federal case remains before the courts challenging the government's earlier decision to delay access to Maid for people with mental illness.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

Rivera separately faces a federal case in Washington involving allegations that he received more than $5.5 million to lobby on behalf of a Venezuelan businessman targeted by US sanctions.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

The abandoned federal case alleged that the delivery driver fled ICE at speeds up to 80 mph and ignored “multiple” stop signs, which is a public danger if true.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026

But what hope had the West Computers of making a federal case out of something so banal as a cafeteria sign?

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly


Random Word

Spin the wheel and learn a new word!

Get a word

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Just like flashcards, but way more fun

Don't take our word for it. Leave the boring studying behind and join VocabTrainer today. You'll learn even faster and never look back.

Take me to Vocabulary.com