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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
As access expands, providers and clinics are continuing to look for ways to make treatment more approachable, especially for patients who may have spent years postponing it.
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Matthew Kayser, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
Most clinics begin with a comprehensive evaluation.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
Longevity clinics are charging anywhere from a few hundred dollars to more than $150,000 a year for full-body scans, genetic sequencing, hormone optimization and regenerative therapies, and patients are signing up in record numbers despite warnings that many of the treatments remain unproven.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
Some states have approved legislation granting the organizations greater protections from oversight and regulation, and clinics have seen a massive influx of state and federal funding in recent years.
—Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez, CBS News, 18 May 2026
There’s also a chill place to hang post hanging ten, surf-wellness experiences, skateboarding clinics, and e-foiling.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
Other clinics have carved out their own niches.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
There are many ways for things to go wrong, given the number of parties involved, from surrogates and intended parents to fertility clinics, attorneys, and escrow agencies.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
Advertisement Colon hydrotherapy is often done in non-medical settings, such as specialized clinics or wellness spas.
—Erica Sweeney, Time, 11 May 2026
Matthew Kayser, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
Most clinics begin with a comprehensive evaluation.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
Longevity clinics are charging anywhere from a few hundred dollars to more than $150,000 a year for full-body scans, genetic sequencing, hormone optimization and regenerative therapies, and patients are signing up in record numbers despite warnings that many of the treatments remain unproven.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
Some states have approved legislation granting the organizations greater protections from oversight and regulation, and clinics have seen a massive influx of state and federal funding in recent years.
—Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez, CBS News, 18 May 2026
There’s also a chill place to hang post hanging ten, surf-wellness experiences, skateboarding clinics, and e-foiling.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
Other clinics have carved out their own niches.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
There are many ways for things to go wrong, given the number of parties involved, from surrogates and intended parents to fertility clinics, attorneys, and escrow agencies.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
Advertisement Colon hydrotherapy is often done in non-medical settings, such as specialized clinics or wellness spas.
—Erica Sweeney, Time, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clinics
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Four victims were taken to hospitals, including one with critical injuries, officials said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Four people were taken to local hospitals and were then transferred to Chicago-area hospitals for further treatment, state police said.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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He was eventually acquitted on the grounds that the real-life incident that inspired the film, which a student in one of his film workshops turned into a documentary, was in the pubic domain.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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Mornings include movement, journaling and wellness rituals, followed by workshops on focus and online income streams.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
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As one of the largest anthropomorphics conventions in the world, attendees can expect workshops and seminars on acting, costume building, animation, writing, art and design and more.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Future Good Lease Vibes Only seminars will include input from experts in Gates’ network of real estate professionals, each one discussing his or her own specialty.—
Larry D. Urish,
Oc Register,
14 May 2026
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The conferences would determine which bowls would join the tier, with payouts, location and history likely playing a role.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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This week, several reports confirmed that the majority of power conferences and the Irish want a 24-team playoff field.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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“Clinics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clinics. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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