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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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That was not the case in Japan, where last year the fastest lap was 1.467secs faster than this.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The case is one of several corruption affairs rattling the fragile coalition.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Keenan’s review concluded that the case was justified, according to former prosecutors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

In this case, AP503 acts as a stimulator of GPR133.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

Or he could text his friends in case one of them has.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

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