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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
  • Knowing exactly what type of fuel your car needs can either save you a substantial amount of money annually on fuel costs, or thousands of dollars in potential engine repair or replacement costs.
    Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Sep. 2025
  • Though the outpost is due to be retired in the 2030s, NASA is seeking plans for a commercial replacement of the iconic orbital laboratory.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • While Better Than Bouillon is a good substitute, bouillon cubes are not.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Long, who came in as a KC substitute, gave the pass to Chawinga for the reigning NWSL MVP’s 14th goal of the season.
    Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2025

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“Locum tenens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locum%20tenens. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.

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