as in case
an individual awaiting or under medical care and treatment
the nurse asked the patient to change into a paper gown
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as in stoic
accepting pains or hardships calmly or without complaint
you were very patient about having to wait for me for so long
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as in persistent
continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement
a patient effort to finish college despite the mounting debts
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Recent Examples of patient
Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 16 Apr. 2025
Before leaving, each patient will receive personal plans, therapy, medication and referrals to a specialist.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2025
Leah Feiger, Wired News, 8 Apr. 2025
Healthcare companies simulate patient interactions or emergency situations.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Noun
At such a large concentration — up to 100 times the dose approved for humans — the drug might stop the virus but also harm the patient, NPR reported in 2021.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 16 Apr. 2025
Before leaving, each patient will receive personal plans, therapy, medication and referrals to a specialist.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
But those efforts appear to have focused on finding ways to leverage vast CMS datasets, rather than involving AI directly in patient care.
—Leah Feiger, Wired News, 8 Apr. 2025
Healthcare companies simulate patient interactions or emergency situations.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patient
Noun
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Another case involves Venezuelan immigrants seeking hearings to contest their gang membership.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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In the case civil brought by James, Trump and his lawyers got to argue their case before the court at trial, challenging the witnesses and evidence offered by James and presenting their own witnesses and evidence.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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His dad was a stiff-upper-lip kind of guy, and Clint became known as the stoic kid with the sleepy brown eyes.—
Jenni Carlson,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Sidhwa, a stoic man with short hair, woke up when the pressure wave from an explosion blew the door open.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The rapid rise of ransomware attacks, supply chain vulnerabilities and data breaches has created an environment of persistent uncertainty, leaving organizations grappling with how to stay resilient in the face of evolving threats.—
Francis Dinha,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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In a bold move to address one of America’s most persistent healthcare crises, Chicago Beyond has launched a groundbreaking fellowship initiative, committing $2 million to support four exceptional birth workers dedicated to improving Black maternal health outcomes nationwide.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The family is seeking separate payouts of at least $25,000 from all four companies for each of the three victims, according to the lawsuit, aiming for at least $300,000 in cumulative damages.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2025
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My heart aches for those who knew and loved Gabriela, Florinda, and Jeanette, as well as the additional victim, and are now in mourning this Easter weekend.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The twist offered in this tale is that this dutiful and obedient AI proceeds to gobble up all the available resources on earth to maximally achieve this goal.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The twist offered in this tale is that this dutiful and obedient AI proceeds to gobble up all the available resources on earth to maximally achieve this goal.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But that’s where Adolescence pushes its insistent finger down our fragile parental psyches.—
Avivah Wittenberg-Cox,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Marsh was insistent there was still more to unlock in Vandersloot — even at 36, even in Year 15 in the league.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Like the forest, the building is not a passive backdrop.—
Nazanin Lankarani,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Why not consider additional sources of long-term income generation, which can develop passive income to support you and your family for years to come?—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Look at rumors, gossip, metaphors, euphemisms, folktales—all the means by which subordinate groups disguise their opposition.—
Nikil Saval,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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As subsidiaries, they are often deprived of strategic independence and fiscal autonomy, rendering long-term growth plans subordinate to broader organizational priorities.—
Priya Oberoi,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Patient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patient. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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