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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
The city of Chicago and Cook County both offer vaccine clinics at multiple locations.
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Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
That levy also contributes some funds to the health clinics.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
Dr Patricia Ogilvie, whose clinic Skinconcept Munich includes two private clinics in dermatology and laser medicine, thinks so.
—Kathleen Baird-Murray, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
But others say that an antibody should be ready to go straight into the clinic from the computer — a much bigger feat.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 6 Jan. 2026
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Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
That levy also contributes some funds to the health clinics.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
Dr Patricia Ogilvie, whose clinic Skinconcept Munich includes two private clinics in dermatology and laser medicine, thinks so.
—Kathleen Baird-Murray, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
But others say that an antibody should be ready to go straight into the clinic from the computer — a much bigger feat.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 6 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for clinic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clinic
Noun
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That firefighter was transported to a hospital, though the chief did not specify where.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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The employee of the gas station went by ambulance to a hospital, where he was treated for a gunshot wound, Olson said.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The 17th annual show, which lands at Orange County Convention Center Friday-Sunday with more than 100,000 square feet of space, offers a chance to talk with vendors, ask for advice, shop for edible goods, participate in workshops and seek inspiration for home and garden projects.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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Earlier this year, the theater opened the SPARK CENTER for the Performing Arts, 2,750-square-foot space at 1009 Waukegan Road where arts education classes, camps and workshops are offered for children and adults.—
Jennifer Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Missouri Tigers will face their first power conference test Wednesday.—
Scott Chasen,
Kansas City Star,
10 Nov. 2025
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Cardell Williams completed 8 of 11 passes for 188 yards and two touchdowns to speedster Ernest Campbell as the Hornets won for the sixth time in their last eight outings with two conference games to go.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Special guests and experts will lead seminars on fishing, gardening and cooking on three separate stages.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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The event is part of the Northwest Health HealthyU series, a community program that provides free seminars on various health and wellness topics.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Clinic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clinic. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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