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
Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025
Advertisement The study involved 29 patients with Huntington’s disease who were given one of two doses of gene therapy that targeted the huntingtin gene, which is mutated in the disease.
—Alice Park, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Villa Capri, a WellQuest facility in Santa Rosa, has had five sustained complaints since 2023 related to insufficient patient care, including not giving medication, helping with incontinence or responding to patients’ requests for assistance in a timely fashion.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2025
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Noun
For a 12th year, nine cities on the tour will partner with the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, a non-profit organization that aids pediatric patients through entertainment and/or educational initiatives.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025
Advertisement The study involved 29 patients with Huntington’s disease who were given one of two doses of gene therapy that targeted the huntingtin gene, which is mutated in the disease.
—Alice Park, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
That's a stark contrast from typical wait times for a new patient appointment at other types of clinics, which can average more than a month.
—Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Villa Capri, a WellQuest facility in Santa Rosa, has had five sustained complaints since 2023 related to insufficient patient care, including not giving medication, helping with incontinence or responding to patients’ requests for assistance in a timely fashion.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patient
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The initial focus was to build cases against gang bosses on racketeering, terrorism and drug charges and extradite them to the United States.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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Young adults between the ages of 20 and 44 (42%) and patients arriving from recreational activities (52% of the relatively few cases with a preceding activity listed) were most frequently seen in emergency rooms.—
Shaun McKinnon,
AZCentral.com,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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One man will not be moved physically, the other not emotionally; de Bankolé’s soft, stoic poise and Dillon’s gruff, spiraling bluster are likewise at odds.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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Partridge matches Boyle with a stoic, though also kind of wormy, good nature as Edward.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Yet that same 30-year period saw a flurry of research and activity to try to reduce geriatric falls and their potentially devastating consequences, from hip fractures and brain bleeds to restricted mobility, persistent pain, and institutionalization.—
Paula Span,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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While lower rates can stimulate hiring and investment, persistent inflation and stronger-than-expected GDP growth may complicate future decisions.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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Indonesia’s National Agency for Disaster Management said in a statement that 77 victims were taken to hospitals for treatment.—
Britt Clennett,
ABC News,
30 Sep. 2025
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To Dan Gilleon, who represented many of Fischer’s victims in civil court, those cases are evidence of how much higher the true public costs of litigation against the county are.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 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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Jayce was protective of his baby brother and insistent on showing him everything a 4-year-old knew about life – like how to brush his teeth or how to properly use the bathroom during potty training.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Sep. 2025
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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
Adjective
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The number of states that have formally abstained from UNGA votes related to Israel – generally seen as passive support for the country – is declining.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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Unmanned threats that require faster responses L3Harris tested the passive capabilities using WESCAM MX-Series electro-optical/infrared sensors integrated with Shield AI’s Tracker counter-UAS software to detect multiple classes of unmanned aerial systems.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Moldovan Orthodox Church, which is subordinate to Moscow, has also echoed Kremlin talking points, warning congregants that EU membership would destroy traditions and family values.—
Dan Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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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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“Patient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patient. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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