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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
The effort, led by Mitchell, was also supported by a coalition of medical clinics, labor unions and physician groups.
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Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 9 June 2026
Ohio's Board of Pharmacy has taken action against several pharmacies and clinics providing retatrutide, and just last month, Alabama's Medical Board warned physicians against prescribing research-grade medications.
—Daniel Gilbert, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Johnson-Arbor said patients must be closely screened and properly monitored and supervised throughout the treatment, and clinics must follow manufacturers’ recommended cleaning, maintenance and safety checks.
—Carrie Teegardin, AJC.com, 8 June 2026
Products that help skin renew itself make up nearly 12% of all professional-grade skincare spending at places like US med spas and cosmetic treatment clinics in 2026, up from around 7% in 2023, according to healthcare data company Guidepoint Qsight.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
But like Brackie said, there’s still these clinics that pop up.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 6 June 2026
While the early access program has provided a potential avenue for patients with cancer that has spread, clinics are already struggling to keep up with demand.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Meanwhile, in the United States, menopause has increasingly become both a medical issue and a booming commercial category tied to everything from hormone therapy and supplements to longevity clinics, wearable technology, and wellness optimization.
—Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
This flu season, the health department has reportedly canceled standard vaccination events and clinics.
—Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 9 June 2026
Ohio's Board of Pharmacy has taken action against several pharmacies and clinics providing retatrutide, and just last month, Alabama's Medical Board warned physicians against prescribing research-grade medications.
—Daniel Gilbert, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Johnson-Arbor said patients must be closely screened and properly monitored and supervised throughout the treatment, and clinics must follow manufacturers’ recommended cleaning, maintenance and safety checks.
—Carrie Teegardin, AJC.com, 8 June 2026
Products that help skin renew itself make up nearly 12% of all professional-grade skincare spending at places like US med spas and cosmetic treatment clinics in 2026, up from around 7% in 2023, according to healthcare data company Guidepoint Qsight.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
But like Brackie said, there’s still these clinics that pop up.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 6 June 2026
While the early access program has provided a potential avenue for patients with cancer that has spread, clinics are already struggling to keep up with demand.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Meanwhile, in the United States, menopause has increasingly become both a medical issue and a booming commercial category tied to everything from hormone therapy and supplements to longevity clinics, wearable technology, and wellness optimization.
—Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
This flu season, the health department has reportedly canceled standard vaccination events and clinics.
—Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clinics
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Many of the victims were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment, according to police.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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The daughter died after three weeks of moving between hospitals and home, followed by a son who died days after.—
Justin Kabumba,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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The event will feature art workshops, music performances and more.—
Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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In the afternoons and evenings, the space will shift toward workshops, including painting, wearable art, DIY customizing and sustainable fashion projects.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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There are also wellness seminars in Mandarin, Korean and Hmong and counseling and therapy in Mandarin and Korean.—
Beth Lipoff,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
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This week, the Faculty of Arts and Sciences voted by 458 to 201 to limit A grades to no more than 20 percent of students in a class, plus four additional A’s to accommodate smaller seminars.—
Sage Lattman,
airmail.news,
28 May 2026
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The future of college football is once again up for debate, with prominent voices from major conferences and teams giving their opinions on NIL as the federal government works through potential legislation to regulate the sport.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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The Protect College Sports Act would allow the NCAA to limit transfers and eligibility, enforce a spending cap, give conferences the option to pool their television rights and prevent coaches from leaving their teams before the end of the season.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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“Clinics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clinics. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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