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as in hospital
a place for the treatment of those who are ill or injured
After working as a city emergency room physician for many years, he started a small clinic in a remote village.
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as in workshop
an intensive educational or training program
This winter, Shelley will attend a softball clinic to prepare herself for the upcoming season.
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Recent Examples of clinic
Several nearby businesses and clinics temporarily went into lockdown due to the shooting, including the mall and M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital.
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Stephen Swanson, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Rescues, nonprofits, veterinary clinics and residents who wish to participate in the program would have to register with Costa Mesa Police Chief Joyce LaPointe and the city’s animal control unit.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
The service At the health clinic, in the restaurants, and throughout the property, the service is deferential and fastidious without being overwhelmingly formal.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
The county has closed seven of its public health clinics, as funding has begun to drop.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
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Stephen Swanson, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Rescues, nonprofits, veterinary clinics and residents who wish to participate in the program would have to register with Costa Mesa Police Chief Joyce LaPointe and the city’s animal control unit.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
The service At the health clinic, in the restaurants, and throughout the property, the service is deferential and fastidious without being overwhelmingly formal.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
The county has closed seven of its public health clinics, as funding has begun to drop.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clinic
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Asha was admitted at the hospital on late Saturday with a chest infection and exhaustion, her granddaughter Zanai Bhosle said in a social media post.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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According to law enforcement, the victim was taken to the hospital in critical condition.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Excursions on the Europe circuit include historic city-center tours, winery visits, and workshops like perfume-making and cooking classes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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Porter County will offer a series of workshops beginning Monday to help taxpayers better understand their property tax bills, assessments and the appeals process.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Apple’s John Ternus speaks during Apple’s annual worldwide developer conference (WWDC) in San Jose, California, June 5, 2017.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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Olympic sports spotlight After 11 years without a conference title, USC’s women’s tennis team clinched its first-ever Big Ten title with a win over Indiana on Saturday.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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The biannual gathering celebrates the work of the renowned philanthropic initiative, led by the Olga Rabinovich Institute with the goal of supporting the Brazilian film sector through talent development, bursary programs, seminars and mentorship.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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Lolita feels like a suspiciously low lift for advanced seminar.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Clinic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clinic. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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