patient 1 of 2

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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Recent Examples of patient
Noun
But doctors said the technology does not replace radiologists and doctors who interpret the scans and provide the best care plan for patients. Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2025 Previous research has demonstrated that the simple act of walking can lower blood pressure in patients with hypertension. Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Studies have also shown that PACE can reduce hospital stays and improve patient satisfaction. Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2025 Fight Colorectal Cancer, a leading patient advocacy group, noted on its website how bowel movements can change due to diet, infections, medications and other medical issues. Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for patient
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patient
Noun
  • Republican governors have passed property tax refund proposals and, in some cases, successfully capped what cities can charge residents.
    David Weigel, semafor.com, 19 Aug. 2025
  • In the first case, the pupil might return to the master with a description of their face, or a leaf, or a rock—all of which would be dismissed as wrong.
    Sebastian Purcell August 18, Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • The film also gave Lerman a chance to flex comedic muscles rarely seen in his more stoic roles.
    Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 25 July 2025
  • The typically stoic Powell looked at Trump and began shaking his head.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
Adjective
  • But a fair number of Perseids are typically fast, bright and occasionally leave persistent trains.
    Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 Aug. 2025
  • One woman's recent attempt to catch a break from a relentless game of fetch with her canine has become a viral TikTok moment, capturing the sweet and persistent nature of a Labrador retriever.
    Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The remains of about 1,100 victims are unidentified, the OCME said.
    David Chiu, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
  • So, before Mia brings what looks to be her next victim to her pad, Dexter plants Foster’s watch among Lady Vengeance’s stash of victim trophies, which was recovered by detectives after Mia’s arrest.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • The Guthrie family cowers in obedient fear of its brooding patriarch (Peter Mullan).
    Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2025
  • Hana must suppress her considerate and obedient nature or her destiny will be as dark as the solar eclipse.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 23 July 2025
Adjective
  • While the Dead celebrates its 60th anniversary, Grahame is insistent that the music will live on for generations.
    Mark Gray, People.com, 17 July 2025
  • Less insistent on being the loudest voice in the room.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Adjective
  • Between the noise of passive tracking gadgets and transactional telehealth services, a trillion-dollar white space exists for always-on platforms that translate fragmented data into meaningful day‑to‑day decisions for the consumer.
    Praneeta Pujari, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
  • Keeping it simple leads to better returns Warren Buffett, chairman of Berkshire Hathaway and one of the world's most successful stock market investors, has long been a proponent of passive investing.
    Talia Wexler, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • The San Diego readiness center is a subordinate command of the NIFR, which is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas.
    Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Rella explained to the Post that there could be a claim if a person in a subordinate position thought they were being unfairly targeted.
    Martha Ross, Mercury News, 18 July 2025

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“Patient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patient. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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