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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
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.
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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
Boyne Mountain Resort boasts two world-class golf courses, a spa, Zipline Adventures through the treetops, bike trails, and even kids' wakeboarding clinics—as well as Avalanche Bay, Michigan's largest indoor water park.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
The Torrey Pines High School Foundation is excited to support an engaging lineup of spring and summer 2026 camps and clinics, offering students of all ages valuable opportunities to stay active, build skills, and connect with the Falcon community.
—Cullen Gibson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
Eligible organizations may request up to $200,000, and clinics must provide free or nominal-fee services, including representation, taxpayer education, and advocacy.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
The health system has seven hospitals, two nursing homes, a renowned transplant center, and several urgent cares, doctors’ offices and clinics across Miami-Dade, with more than 14,900 full-time employees.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
North Memorial Health has two hospitals in the Twin Cities — in Maple Grove and Robbinsdale — and several clinics in the region.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Before turning to new taxes, the County has a responsibility to evaluate how current funds are being allocated, identify inefficiencies and ensure that critical services like hospitals and clinics are prioritized within existing resources.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
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
Boyne Mountain Resort boasts two world-class golf courses, a spa, Zipline Adventures through the treetops, bike trails, and even kids' wakeboarding clinics—as well as Avalanche Bay, Michigan's largest indoor water park.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
The Torrey Pines High School Foundation is excited to support an engaging lineup of spring and summer 2026 camps and clinics, offering students of all ages valuable opportunities to stay active, build skills, and connect with the Falcon community.
—Cullen Gibson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
Eligible organizations may request up to $200,000, and clinics must provide free or nominal-fee services, including representation, taxpayer education, and advocacy.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
The health system has seven hospitals, two nursing homes, a renowned transplant center, and several urgent cares, doctors’ offices and clinics across Miami-Dade, with more than 14,900 full-time employees.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
North Memorial Health has two hospitals in the Twin Cities — in Maple Grove and Robbinsdale — and several clinics in the region.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Before turning to new taxes, the County has a responsibility to evaluate how current funds are being allocated, identify inefficiencies and ensure that critical services like hospitals and clinics are prioritized within existing resources.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clinics
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Transport Secretary says trespasser deliberately entered runway Twelve people reported minor injuries following the incident, with five of them requiring transport to local hospitals, according to airport officials.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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Soon after, a French evacuation plane landed in Paris, where it was met by emergency vehicles that whisked passengers to hospitals.—
Iain Sullivan,
Fortune,
10 May 2026
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Guests who prefer imbibing to detoxing can also book cigar-rolling workshops, wine and rum tastings, and even personalized private dinners in Le Cave, which is the oldest wine cellar in the region and down the stairs from L’Oursin.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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Bensemoun also invites visiting creators to perform concerts or host workshops.—
Gisela Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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These passes include four two-hour Grand Tasting sessions and access to seminars and panels.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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Trader Sam’s this spring is celebrating its 15th anniversary, and starting May 25 the bar will be hosting a number of mixology seminars through July 20.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
12 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 18 May. 2026.
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