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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
Meanwhile, back in Los Angeles, Gaby will be taking over Paul’s practice and facilities to build a new crisis therapy clinic.
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
As many as 33,000 NagaCorp staff used the clinic annually between 2023 and 2025, and the number of employees requesting sick leave fell by around 11% each year.
—Alice Williams, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
With a raw vegan restaurant, expansive gym facilities, and a full-scale clinic, this is a place to actively reset, not just unwind.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Apr. 2026
States have already begun to trim back coverage in advance of work requirements setting in next year, and some health care systems are laying off staff, cutting services or closing clinics in anticipation of tougher times ahead.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 8 Apr. 2026
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
As many as 33,000 NagaCorp staff used the clinic annually between 2023 and 2025, and the number of employees requesting sick leave fell by around 11% each year.
—Alice Williams, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
With a raw vegan restaurant, expansive gym facilities, and a full-scale clinic, this is a place to actively reset, not just unwind.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Apr. 2026
States have already begun to trim back coverage in advance of work requirements setting in next year, and some health care systems are laying off staff, cutting services or closing clinics in anticipation of tougher times ahead.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clinic
Noun
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The man who was shot – identified by police as the original suspect – was taken to a hospital and is listed in stable condition.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Canoy died at a local hospital.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 2026
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Private museum tours, sandal-making workshops, and boat trips to the nearby islands of Aegina and Kea (where another One&Only opens in 2024) can be arranged.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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The festival also offers graffiti art, dance battles, film screenings, panel discussions, workshops and vendors.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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The city should keep embracing alternatives, Magazine said, like the health and wellness events and business conferences that took place last month.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Wolverines finished third in league play behind conference champion Indiana and second-place Illinois, both of which swept the Wolverines and accounted for four of Michigan's six conference losses en route to a 24-7 regular season mark.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Earlier this month, the organization hosted a seminar with special effects makeup artist Veniesa Dillon on sculpting techniques and prosthetic application.—
Nicole Macias Garibay,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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In March 2016, Pharrell accepted an invite from professor Bob Power to sit in on a senior seminar at NYU’s Clive Davis Institute.—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Clinic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clinic. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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