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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
Some clinics isolate stem cells from a patient’s fat or bone marrow.
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Phoebe Quinton, AJC.com, 15 June 2026
Matches will be played on large LED screens, and youth soccer clinics hosted by PlayLA will take place at most sites.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 14 June 2026
There's also fewer staff to shuttle the life-saving product from central storage facilities to smaller clinics, like Diouf's.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 13 June 2026
Five Iron also offers clinics and custom golf club fittings.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026
Due to loose regulations in the past, nearly a decade ago the agency took legal action to shut down clinics that offered unauthorized treatments for a wide range of medical conditions from autism and Alzheimer's disease to erectile dysfunction.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
The center had two primary care clinics and an OB-GYN practice at West Suburban, in addition to other locations.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
The effort, led by Mitchell, was also supported by a coalition of medical clinics, labor unions and physician groups.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 9 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
Phoebe Quinton, AJC.com, 15 June 2026
Matches will be played on large LED screens, and youth soccer clinics hosted by PlayLA will take place at most sites.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 14 June 2026
There's also fewer staff to shuttle the life-saving product from central storage facilities to smaller clinics, like Diouf's.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 13 June 2026
Five Iron also offers clinics and custom golf club fittings.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026
Due to loose regulations in the past, nearly a decade ago the agency took legal action to shut down clinics that offered unauthorized treatments for a wide range of medical conditions from autism and Alzheimer's disease to erectile dysfunction.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
The center had two primary care clinics and an OB-GYN practice at West Suburban, in addition to other locations.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
The effort, led by Mitchell, was also supported by a coalition of medical clinics, labor unions and physician groups.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 9 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clinics
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One person died at the scene, while 11 victims were transported via ambulance to local hospitals.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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In addition, many hospitals now offer preservative-free options.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
12 June 2026
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Working sessions, workshops and problem-solving discussions offer insight into how teams communicate, challenge assumptions and build together.—
Julia Ruttner,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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As for what the programming looks like when FloatLab opens, workshops, outdoor art programs, kayaking and fishing could be among the options.—
Chilekasi Adele,
CBS News,
11 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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Those picked have attended seminars and officiated at FIFA tournaments.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
8 June 2026
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Additionally, during the 2026-27 school year, the UIL will allow a 35-second shot clock for basketball that will be optional in all conferences for varsity tournaments and showcases upon mutual agreement between coaches.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2026
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Well, Texas Tech's most prominent booster, Cody Campbell, has some very pointed comments for those schools, conferences, or institutions considering taking action against the program.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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“Clinics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clinics. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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