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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Axiom has done the engineering - including, for the first time, a backup cooling loop in case the primary fails.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 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

When and how should we discuss our finances, final wishes and preferences in case we become mentally incapacitated?

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Oldman smiles and repeats it in case I didn’t hear her.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

“I mean, maybe. That would be sneakier, just in case the FBI found any of the postcards.”

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

in case

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