in case

CONJUNCTION

lest

Synonyms

WEAK

in order to avoid so that to prevent

CONJUNCTION

providing/provided

Synonyms

WEAK

contingent upon given if if and only if in the case that in the event on condition on the assumption on these terms subject to supposing with the proviso

CONJUNCTION

whether

Synonyms

WEAK

even if if

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To make sure you arrive in time for each wedding, I’d save the price of one round-trip ticket just in case you need to make a costly flight change.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

In 2023, Wall decided to make a report to Essex Police in case, she said, it helped other women.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

"This indicates that the mice may not necessarily forget the previous pathway to reward, but retain this information in case the situation changes again," says Dr. Sarpong.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

I’ll have my Scooby snacks ready in case we ever cross paths.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

I lower my voice in case somehow Jonah might hear.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

in case

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