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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
While the center has shifted its funding to focus to operating the two clinics and remaining open as a gathering space, Hawkins is still optimistic despite the losses.
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Eloise Rollins-Fife, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
More than 1,000 of those attacks have destroyed hospitals and clinics.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
While Hollywood is home to its fair share of medical spas and wellness clinics, Giffen Aesthetics stands out for being a leader in merging advanced aesthetics with regenerative medicine and biohacking.
—Nick Franck, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The shortage is especially severe in rural and tribal regions, where dentists are scarce and clinics struggle to retain staff.
—Sixteen Ramos, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Consumers may also turn to community health centers or free clinics for help, which typically have navigators or certified application counselors available, Isabell said.
—Sarah Volpenhein, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Some states are now using emergency funds to keep clinics open and benefits available, but the National WIC Association says those funds are running out quickly.
—The Npr Network, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
What To Know Because some VA funding is provided in advance by Congress, the department says core health care operations remain functioning—medical centers, outpatient clinics and Vet Centers are open and continuing to treat patients.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Authorities are now hoping to cut down on smoking everywhere across the archipelago, with plans to set up anti-smoking clinics that will offer medication to help people quit tobacco products.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Eloise Rollins-Fife, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
More than 1,000 of those attacks have destroyed hospitals and clinics.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
While Hollywood is home to its fair share of medical spas and wellness clinics, Giffen Aesthetics stands out for being a leader in merging advanced aesthetics with regenerative medicine and biohacking.
—Nick Franck, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The shortage is especially severe in rural and tribal regions, where dentists are scarce and clinics struggle to retain staff.
—Sixteen Ramos, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Consumers may also turn to community health centers or free clinics for help, which typically have navigators or certified application counselors available, Isabell said.
—Sarah Volpenhein, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Some states are now using emergency funds to keep clinics open and benefits available, but the National WIC Association says those funds are running out quickly.
—The Npr Network, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
What To Know Because some VA funding is provided in advance by Congress, the department says core health care operations remain functioning—medical centers, outpatient clinics and Vet Centers are open and continuing to treat patients.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Authorities are now hoping to cut down on smoking everywhere across the archipelago, with plans to set up anti-smoking clinics that will offer medication to help people quit tobacco products.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clinics
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Organizers noted that its on-site medical team and local first responders provided care to the men before they were transported to local hospitals.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Nov. 2025
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Why can't people condemn putting tunnels under hospitals and embedding themselves in where civilians are?—
Scott Detrow,
NPR,
11 Nov. 2025
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As tradition holds, the five-day event—which will be celebrating its 27th anniversary next year—will include panels, workshops, showcases, and networking opportunities with key industry leaders and like-minded music lovers.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
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Additonally, the workshops’ Atlas Station 2025 sidebar, which is billed as a springboard for young Moroccan producers and directors, will support seven emerging Moroccan film professionals as well as four short films.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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The gathering included a pitch competition and seminars to help entrepreneurs of color win contracts with corporations and institutions.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Since opening, the King Drive location has hosted dozens of events, including acting as one of the official brunch locations for Bronzeville Week 2025 and hosting smaller community events like open mic nights and business seminars.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Timberwolves-Knicks game features two contenders in their respective conferences.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Consensus, one of the world's biggest crypto conferences in North America, expanded to Hong Kong for the first time this year, and plans to return in 2026.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Clinics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clinics. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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