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
Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 1 May 2026
The 94-year-old edifice, looming majestically over Boyle Heights, stopped taking patients nearly two decades ago.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
In her seven months as president of Beast Industry Studios, Henson has noticed Donaldson growing more patient and fine-tuning his sense of when employees need encouragement.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 6 May 2026
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Noun
Levy encourages patients to focus on how bleeding affects their daily life.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 1 May 2026
The 94-year-old edifice, looming majestically over Boyle Heights, stopped taking patients nearly two decades ago.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Adjective
Hitters, clearly aware of that trend, have become more patient.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
In her seven months as president of Beast Industry Studios, Henson has noticed Donaldson growing more patient and fine-tuning his sense of when employees need encouragement.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patient
Noun
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Authorities said Catalan-Torreblanca may have lived near apartment complexes where the attacks took place, warning that there may be other victims or connected cases that lack DNA evidence.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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In years past, she had been given catch-up days to focus on a single type of case.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Her back stiffens, and her usually stoic face is visibly gripped by fear.—
Joy Press,
Vanity Fair,
28 Apr. 2026
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While his son battled against Fonseca Sunday night, his father sat stoic and alone — no hometown entourage in sight — in the courtside players’ box.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The symptoms of leukemia can vary based on the type of disease, but, according to the Mayo Clinic, signs can include bone pain or tenderness, fever or chills, persistent fatigue and weakness, and easy bleeding and bruising.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Asian economies are proving resilient in the face of the energy shock sparked by the Iran war, though analysts warn of higher and persistent inflation.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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An Urban Pathways spokeswoman expressed condolences to the victims and their families in a statement.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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Officials said that after Cooper’s arrest, the first victim, a runaway, was crying hysterically and denied any involvement in prostitution.—
Samantha Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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Just think of all those vacant Madonnas, structurally perfect compositions, and obedient daydreams of antiquity.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Always obedient, Agnes happily welcomes Daisy despite Shu’s warnings.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Valeria Golino plays a supporting role as the grieving, insistent mother of a victim who meets with Zem’s criminologist.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Her voice is light but insistent.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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On the other hand, the passive material (a soft elastomer) remains stationary.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
1 May 2026
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The Amp powers passive speakers, while the Port cannot.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Yet the book medium, which favors the expository side of Paglen’s practice, can make his artworks feel subordinate to his research.—
Louis Bury,
ARTnews.com,
1 May 2026
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The suit, filed in San Diego Superior Court by the America First Policy Institute, also alleges that California’s sanctuary laws are subordinate to federal law.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Patient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patient. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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