Found 21 stronger alternatives to upgrade your writing.
Container
Nuance: Box
Container.
Boring
She packed the fragile mugs in a case so they would not break.
Better
She packed the fragile mugs in a box so they would not break.
Instance
Nuance: Instance
Use to illustrate a point.
Boring
In this case, the dodo shows what can happen to a species.
Better
For example, the dodo shows what can happen to a species.
Event
Nuance: Event
General circumstances.
Boring
In this case, we should stay calm and follow the plan.
Better
In this situation, we should stay calm and follow the plan.
Holder
Nuance: Holder
Holder for items.
Boring
He stored the tools in a case with a snap lid.
Better
He stored the tools in a plastic container with a snap lid.
Shipping
Nuance: Shipping
Shipping container.
Boring
They shipped the glass bottles in a case labeled FRAGILE.
Better
They shipped the glass bottles in a wooden crate labeled FRAGILE.
Luggage
Nuance: Large
Large storage for travel/storage.
Boring
For the play, he kept costumes and props in a case backstage.
Better
For the play, he kept costumes and props in a trunk backstage.
Storage
Nuance: Valuable
Sturdy storage box.
Boring
The pirate hid the map in a case under the floorboards.
Better
The pirate hid the map in a heavy chest under the floorboards.
Protection
Nuance: Protection
Protective outer layer.
Boring
The case protected the tablet when it fell off the desk.
Better
The cover protected the tablet when it fell off the desk.
Hard
Nuance: Hard
Hard protective outer layer.
Boring
The case protected the device from scratches and bumps.
Better
The shell protected the device from scratches and bumps.
Occurrence
Nuance: Specific
Formal for a specific situation.
Boring
In this case, we will make an exception and let you redo it.
Better
In this instance, we will make an exception and let you redo it.
Happening
Nuance: Event
Use for something that happened.
Boring
This case surprised everyone because it happened so suddenly.
Better
This occurrence surprised everyone because it happened so suddenly.
Condition
Nuance: Condition
Often used for contingencies.
Boring
In the case of fire, leave the building and meet at the tree.
Better
In the event of fire, leave the building and meet at the tree.
Legal
Nuance: Court
A court dispute.
Boring
He filed a case against the company for unpaid wages.
Better
He filed a lawsuit against the company for unpaid wages.
Court
Nuance: Court
Court proceeding.
Boring
The case lasted three days and the jury listened to every witness.
Better
The trial lasted three days and the jury listened to every witness.
Legal
Nuance: Civil
Civil legal action.
Boring
The case accused the landlord of ignoring dangerous repairs.
Better
The suit accused the landlord of ignoring dangerous repairs.
Legal
Nuance: Action
Legal proceeding.
Boring
Her lawyer advised her to file a case in court before the deadline.
Better
Her lawyer advised her to file an action in court before the deadline.
Reason
Nuance: Reason
Reasoning to persuade.
Boring
She made a strong case for her idea and backed it with evidence.
Better
She made a strong argument for her idea and backed it with evidence.
Request
Nuance: Request
Urgent request.
Boring
He made a desperate case for mercy when the sentence was announced.
Better
He made a desperate plea for mercy when the sentence was announced.
Search for facts
Nuance: Systematic search
Police/science contexts.
Boring
The detective opened the case and interviewed everyone who saw the car.
Better
The detective opened an investigation and interviewed everyone who saw the car.
Medical
Nuance: Person
In a medical case, the person is the patient.
Boring
The case improved after a week of rest and medicine.
Better
The patient improved after a week of rest and medicine.
Knife
Nuance: Cover
Protective cover for a blade.
Boring
He slid the knife into its case and clipped it to his belt.
Better
He slid the knife into its sheath and clipped it to his belt.