clinics

plural of clinic
1
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 ReGen Pod is marketed to clinics, gyms and high-end consumers, while systems like the Vibragenix RegenX med bed pitch spa-like experiences at premium price points. Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026 Families use them to consult doctors remotely, arrange transport to distant clinics, send photos of wounds and symptoms, ask relatives for money, document abuse and reach schooling that is no longer available in person to many girls and women. Fatima Faizi, NPR, 10 July 2026 Consider reaching out to these locations about serving as practical access points for basic health services, such as mobile clinics, periodic screenings or connected health kiosks that enable remote consultations. Sas Mukherjee, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Kalshi’s partnership with the Pro Padel League includes a series of fan and VIP activations, such as exclusive pro clinics and co-branded giveaways. Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 10 July 2026 The Forest Preserve District of Kane County is set to hold open fishing clinics coming up at Lake Patterson in Oakhurst Forest Preserve in Aurora. Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026 Patients may want to prioritize clinics that clearly provide the full cost up front. Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026 The system covers everything from preventive services at local clinics to advanced treatments and specialized procedures at major hospitals. Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2026 On Friday, Bass and Solis also announced an extension of multiple community mobile health clinics this weekend and next week in partnership with community health providers for those affected by the fire. City News Service, Daily News, 4 July 2026
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Noun
  • Plans with lower monthly costs often have narrower networks of doctors and hospitals, and less generous drug coverage.
    Renuka Rayasam, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2026
  • One survivor remained in critical condition and was transferred Monday to Cho Ray Hospital, one of Vietnam’s premier public hospitals, in Ho Chi Minh City for specialized treatment.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
Noun
  • Saleh sometimes leads painting workshops where participants can decorate items like ornaments and lampshades.
    Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Energy Alchemy, a luxury five-day retreat in Bali priced at 42,000 yuan ($6,200), is aimed at wealthy millennial Chinese women and includes workshops on breathwork and reiki, a Japanese spiritual healing practice.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
Noun
  • The atmosphere was not much better in my upper-level seminars.
    Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
  • They will be associated with Accor and Swissôtel activities for 18 months, which can include activations such as inspiration talks, conferences and seminars for Accor employees and members of the group’s loyalty program.
    Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 28 June 2026
Noun
  • Kappel said the hall will be open to organizations in the community and the public for planning events, including musical programs, conferences, films, and lectures, as well as to business leaders who may want to host corporate events there.
    Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
  • Yet, concerts, festivals, sporting events, school calendars, public holidays, severe weather, conferences and community gatherings all drive foot traffic, purchase behavior and operational load.
    Campbell Brown, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

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“Clinics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clinics. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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