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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
Lodges like Time + Tide’s Chinzombo fund schools, clinics, and anti-poaching teams.
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Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
To close that gap, in 1994 the CDC launched the Vaccines for Children program, which provides vaccines at no cost to pediatricians and clinics serving families who couldn’t otherwise afford them.
—Jeffrey Kopp, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Vaccinations are covered by most health insurance companies, and kids can usually get them at no cost through the Vaccines for Children (VCF) Program at their doctor’s office, pharmacies and health clinics that are enrolled in the program.
—Brooke Baitinger, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Some employers also hold flu shot clinics.
—Sara Schilling, Idaho Statesman, 11 Sep. 2025
This reporter saw empty dispensers where co Kndoms were once stocked and made available in clinics.
—Viola Kosome, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
These clinics might employ a mixture of anesthesiologists, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners and therapists, but quality and safety vary across clinics.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Several clinics that provide gender-affirming care, including some in Democratic strongholds, have shut down in recent months due to the Administration’s threats to cut federal funding for medical facilities that provide such care to transgender and nonbinary youth.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
After-school and youth programs in multiple states are preparing to close their doors, while health clinics have cut services entirely.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
To close that gap, in 1994 the CDC launched the Vaccines for Children program, which provides vaccines at no cost to pediatricians and clinics serving families who couldn’t otherwise afford them.
—Jeffrey Kopp, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Vaccinations are covered by most health insurance companies, and kids can usually get them at no cost through the Vaccines for Children (VCF) Program at their doctor’s office, pharmacies and health clinics that are enrolled in the program.
—Brooke Baitinger, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Some employers also hold flu shot clinics.
—Sara Schilling, Idaho Statesman, 11 Sep. 2025
This reporter saw empty dispensers where co Kndoms were once stocked and made available in clinics.
—Viola Kosome, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
These clinics might employ a mixture of anesthesiologists, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners and therapists, but quality and safety vary across clinics.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Several clinics that provide gender-affirming care, including some in Democratic strongholds, have shut down in recent months due to the Administration’s threats to cut federal funding for medical facilities that provide such care to transgender and nonbinary youth.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
After-school and youth programs in multiple states are preparing to close their doors, while health clinics have cut services entirely.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clinics
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To meet current demands and anticipate future challenges, hospitals around the world are moving to adopt the latest technology and embrace the digital transition.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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That includes government buildings pertaining to the state, federal, city, county and school district, among other government jurisdictions, as well as parklands, hospitals, universities, museums and other major nonprofits.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
16 Sep. 2025
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Audience Research Workshops Our agency is investing heavily in audience research workshops, reallocating funds to deep user interviews.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The museum also held workshops on weaving motankas (traditional Ukrainian rag dolls) and a blacksmithing festival.—
Yegor Mostovshikov,
The Dial,
9 Sep. 2025
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Pughsley reportedly organized annual training seminars held each August to prepare the bookmakers for the start of the college football season, when most of the wagers are placed by RED44 bettors during the year.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Educators can offer seminars on digital literacy for parents and children, equipping families with tools to navigate online spaces more safely.—
Alvin Thomas,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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The new pact will grant access to games from the NBA, NHL, LaLiga, college sports from major conferences and more beginning in October.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The talking head part of his job almost seamlessly blended together with the political-organizing part, but arguably what stood out most were his public appearances at conservative conferences and on college campuses.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Clinics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clinics. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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