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
Mara Gordon, NPR, 27 Feb. 2026
However, more patients discontinued treatment with orforglipron than with oral semaglutide in the new study.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Feb. 2026
IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2026
Both sides are going to the media and directly to the public to sway patient — and public — opinion, experts say.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 26 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Then, my very next patient might be active and thriving with a BMI in the obesity range, with no evidence of heart disease or diabetes.
—Mara Gordon, NPR, 27 Feb. 2026
However, more patients discontinued treatment with orforglipron than with oral semaglutide in the new study.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
In the facility app, clinicians enter the diagnosis, rehabilitation needs, equipment requirements, insurance type, and location without sharing personally identifiable patient information.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2026
Both sides are going to the media and directly to the public to sway patient — and public — opinion, experts say.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patient
Noun
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Magistrate Andy Cheng said Kwok’s case was a serious one under the national security law and had nothing to do with family ties.—
Reuters 7 hr ago,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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Scott Quigley — a key investigator in the Phan murder case — and a wheelchair‑accessible van operated by the nonprofit Bridgewell leaves 37‑year‑old special‑needs passenger Angelo Schettino seriously injured.—
Aaron Curtis,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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However, like many of the exporters in the region who are expressing fears that this may well be a business disruptor for the entire region, the worry about further volatility is being taken with the stoic measures of the post-Covid era.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Mar. 2026
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Back at home Sunday, he was asked about the display of fiery intensity from Jokic, whose demeanor is usually more stoic.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In Yu’s view, persistent geopolitical tensions, ranging from trade rows to questions over supply-chain dependency, do affect the company’s plan, but their impact is expected to be short-term.—
Xiaoying You,
semafor.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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And many of our communities still experience persistent crime and violence, including domestic violence survivors, immigrants who fear reaching out for help, and working-class people.—
Jose Bernal,
Oc Register,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Rescuers continued to search for victims on the third day since the catastrophe began late Monday, causing floods, landslides, collapsed houses and shuttered schools.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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Children ages 3 and younger were most often the victims of fatal child abuse in Illinois between 2015 and 2022, according to a sobering new report out of Northwestern University.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Tariffs could be 'hard sell' in election year How obedient will the congressional GOP be to Trump in an election year?—
Justin Papp,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2026
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The audience would do well to stay attuned to this goal — and how obedient Nat is willing to be.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The drums become more insistent, the harmonies stack higher, and suddenly all the movement has a direction.—
Precious Fondren,
Pitchfork,
24 Feb. 2026
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But famous or not, Mashburn is insistent that all his customers get world-class service.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This proprietary, passive radiative cooling technology would enable supercomputers to operate without overheating in space.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Feb. 2026
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Barbosa was convicted of passive corruption and obstruction of justice and sentenced to 18 years.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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There can never again be a DED, even if Sherrill promises that Roehrenbeck will be subordinate to Garcia.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2026
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The inspector general's investigation found that Reece and Ruff — who were supervisor and subordinate — did not disclose their romantic relationship, which is a violation of a city executive order.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Patient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patient. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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