clinics

plural of clinic
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as in hospitals
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 workshops
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 clinics The Alzheimer’s Research Association also notes that experts at memory clinics or specialized care settings should administer the test and interpret results alongside other clinical information. Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026 The organization adds that Alzheimer’s experts at memory clinics or specialized care settings should administer the test, and results should be evaluated alongside memory and neurologic test results. Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026 Whether that vision becomes reality remains to be seen, but if the stories emerging from Ghana’s rural clinics are any indication, the impact is already being felt. Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026 At the meeting of the Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee—which last month added eight new members, many with ties to telehealth companies and wellness clinics—FDA researchers argued that the scientific evidence supporting BPC-157 was weak. Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026 As wellness clinics increasingly capitalize on the exploding interest in the chains of amino acids that promise everything from longevity to weight loss, a Washington Post investigation has found gaping holes in the nation’s regulatory system. Lauren Weber, Washington Post, 24 July 2026 Now these seven peptides are back up for debate, and there’s some controversy around it—especially because some members of the PCAC have been linked to clinics and businesses that supply peptides, per the New York Times. Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 24 July 2026 Eight panel members were appointed under Kennedy, including six who run clinics that offer peptides. Sara G. Miller, NBC news, 23 July 2026 Online retailer Chewy has also broadened into pharmacy subscriptions and veterinary clinics. Elsa Ohlen,carolin Roth, CNBC, 18 July 2026
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Noun
  • When judgments against cities, counties, school districts, and public hospitals increase dramatically, taxpayers ultimately pay the bill.
    Eric "Doc" Stelnicki, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026
  • Four other service members were medically evacuated to hospitals in Jordan and later released, while personnel treated for minor injuries returned to duty.
    Christopher Cann, USA Today, 20 July 2026
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  • Other toy stores introducing new premium, reservation-only add-on tiers (private workshops, character meet-and-greets or special services).
    Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • More than 31,000 families engaged in community programs and events and nearly 14,000 parents and caregivers participated in workshops or training sessions about how to support their children’s early literacy.
    Read Alliance, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Noun
  • Corporations hired kaizen consultants and ran Deming seminars.
    Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • However, the process is still far from over, as candidates are closely monitored for the next few years and must attend a variety of seminars, per The Athletic.
    Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026
Noun
  • The Lacobs are just guys who like hearing themselves speak at conferences.
    Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 24 July 2026
  • These residences also appeal to digital nomads, travelers attending global events and conferences, those who prefer to live like locals, and anyone considering future relocation.
    Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

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“Clinics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clinics. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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