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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
Thru-hiking clinics appeal to those dreaming of tackling long-distance trails like the Appalachian Trail.
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Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
That’s similar to tests performed at hospitals and health clinics.
—Matthew Perrone, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Nor are they provided with their own sets of keys to access infirmaries, clinics, housing units and psych wards.
—Mary Buser, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026
Many of the medical school's students, faculty and residents work within that hospital as well as within hospitals and clinics throughout Austin.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
That risk prompted Contra Costa Health’s contact-tracing team to move quickly over the holidays after learning that a contagious person had shopped at a mall in Walnut Creek and visited health clinics while infectious.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
These clinics bring together experts from different fields to focus on complex diseases.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
More than 1,000 of those attacks have destroyed hospitals and clinics.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 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
Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
That’s similar to tests performed at hospitals and health clinics.
—Matthew Perrone, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Nor are they provided with their own sets of keys to access infirmaries, clinics, housing units and psych wards.
—Mary Buser, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026
Many of the medical school's students, faculty and residents work within that hospital as well as within hospitals and clinics throughout Austin.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
That risk prompted Contra Costa Health’s contact-tracing team to move quickly over the holidays after learning that a contagious person had shopped at a mall in Walnut Creek and visited health clinics while infectious.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
These clinics bring together experts from different fields to focus on complex diseases.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
More than 1,000 of those attacks have destroyed hospitals and clinics.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clinics
Noun
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The guidelines are also the foundation for all federal food programs, such as school lunches; the Women, Infants and Children program; and Head Start, as well as meals for active-duty service members and veterans who rely on Veterans Affairs hospitals.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
7 Jan. 2026
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An approach to health care As federal grants are pulled back and budget cuts take effect, hospitals and health care providers are also turning to local voters, said Kristof Stremikis, a market analyst at the California Health Care Foundation.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Regular programming is slated to include fireside conversations, creative workshops, artist pop-ups, and live music performances.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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The 17th annual show, which lands at Orange County Convention Center Friday-Sunday with more than 100,000 square feet of space, offers a chance to talk with vendors, ask for advice, shop for edible goods, participate in workshops and seek inspiration for home and garden projects.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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Special guests and experts will lead seminars on fishing, gardening and cooking on three separate stages.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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The event is part of the Northwest Health HealthyU series, a community program that provides free seminars on various health and wellness topics.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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When are parent-teacher conferences.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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The guide recommends staying current by reading academic papers, taking courses, and attending conferences.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Clinics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clinics. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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