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Recent Examples of locum tenens Forecasts from industry analysts suggest that per diem opportunities, or the ability for healthcare workers to fill in for shifts as needed, will expand, as will the utilization of locum tenens. Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2024 When Whittingham stepped in as Meyer’s replacement in 2005, there were holes in the program after an undefeated season, and there were many lessons for the locum tenens to learn. Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 Nov. 2021 When service units are forced to hire temporary locum tenens physicians in lieu of decreasing services, the quality of care can change dramatically. WSJ, 17 July 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for locum tenens
Noun
  • His replacement was Joe Willock, a rangy, athletic midfielder who helps Newcastle find a different gear in a game where there is space to exploit.
    Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Clogging the middle The Packers might have found their T.J. Slaton replacement in sixth-round Georgia defensive tackle Warren Brinson, who stands 6 feet 5 and weighs 315 pounds.
    Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Initially, his desire to field both relegated Fernandez to the substitutes’ bench.
    Liam Twomey, New York Times, 3 May 2025
  • The information provided by Diversified, LLC should not be a substitute for consulting a qualified tax advisor, accountant, or other professional concerning the application of tax law or an individual tax situation.
    Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025

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“Locum tenens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locum%20tenens. Accessed 7 May. 2025.

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