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
Sasirekha Subramanian, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Lefteris said the facility was designed to connect patients and staff with nature.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Pearl Pugh, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Nursing homes in regions with more immigrant caregivers were associated with better patient care, the study found.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
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Noun
While effective, these therapies do not address muscle deterioration directly, leaving patients with unmet needs in strength and mobility.
—Sasirekha Subramanian, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Lefteris said the facility was designed to connect patients and staff with nature.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
This isolation is also an aspect of the patient experience that healthcare providers can miss.
—Pearl Pugh, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Nursing homes in regions with more immigrant caregivers were associated with better patient care, the study found.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patient
Noun
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For the Islanders, the average is the real worst case, placing them firmly in the mushy middle.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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In that case, try a gentler form of iron (like ferrous bisglycinate) with a meal or snack, says Moon.—
Kristine Thomason,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Just like everything old that becomes new again, this generation has claimed Ortega’s dark, stoic, intimidating, deadpan take on Wednesday as their own—perfect Halloween costume material.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
18 Sep. 2025
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Because of course, Mary is stoic.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Breaking barriers in ceramics But scaling up ceramic 3D printing has been a persistent roadblock.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Sep. 2025
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Pollsters and analysts say the trend underscores persistent polarization and voter unease outside the president's core Republican base.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Prosecutors previously said the victims — Cesar Armando Murillo, 44, and Maira Sofia Hernandez, 33, both residents of Yakima — disappeared just days after federal agents interviewed them in relation to a drug-trafficking investigation.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
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Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act shields platforms from liability for what users post, leaving victims and their families with limited legal footing against them.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The pawrent, who uses the social media tag @dollythesassysausage, shared the unconventional tactic of tying the lead of their sausage dog, Dolly, to their sibling's dog—an obedient cocker spaniel called Cooper.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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The Golem was a powerful, obedient protector, performing tasks and defending the ghetto.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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On the other hand, skeptics and cynics tend to be insistent right now that the clean-up activity is not going to last very long.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Many were half-baked at best and designed for clicks, comments and likes — the insistent demand of the internet age.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Yet rather than turning to practical measures, like budgeting or building an emergency fund, many are opting for passive comfort through screens.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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The system includes advanced sensors, such as AESA radar and the CEAFAR tactical radar, and uses passive detection tools.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Timing is another significant consideration in real estate, with the property’s actual structure being a somewhat subordinate factor.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Sep. 2025
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Russia Has Become the Junior Partner For Moscow, the pipeline cements its subordinate role in its partnership with China.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Patient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patient. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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