as in case
an individual awaiting or under medical care and treatment
the nurse asked the patient to change into a paper gown
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as in stoic
accepting pains or hardships calmly or without complaint
you were very patient about having to wait for me for so long
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as in persistent
continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement
a patient effort to finish college despite the mounting debts
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Recent Examples of patient
Avi Patel, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
In early 2025, there was an evacuation of medical patients along the route during a temporary ceasefire, The Associated Press reported.
—Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
New Atlas, 4 Feb. 2026
Paredes is a reigning American League All-Star, one of the only patient hitters in a lineup full of free-swingers and equipped with a pull-prone offensive profile that is perfect for Daikin Park.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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Noun
For many patients, vigorous physical activity isn’t realistic during treatment.
—Avi Patel, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
In early 2025, there was an evacuation of medical patients along the route during a temporary ceasefire, The Associated Press reported.
—Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
The team’s next step will be to expand the study across larger and more diverse patient populations to confirm whether the same biological patterns hold up in real-world settings.
—New Atlas, 4 Feb. 2026
Paredes is a reigning American League All-Star, one of the only patient hitters in a lineup full of free-swingers and equipped with a pull-prone offensive profile that is perfect for Daikin Park.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patient
Noun
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From emotional presence to the quality of the images themselves, there’s a growing case for phone-free ceremonies.—
Nikita Khanna,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026
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This supports the idea that in some severe cases of acute respiratory distress syndrome, transplantation may be the only viable option.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The normally stoic Thibs let out a laugh.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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No paintings of stoic elders in headdresses.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The polar vortex is a persistent, large-scale cyclone that circles the Arctic and contains extremely cold air.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Feb. 2026
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How must Yves Bissouma, who was left out of the squad for August’s UEFA Super Cup penalty shootout defeat to Paris-Saint Germain due to persistent lateness, feel watching his team-mate avoid facing the consequences?—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Lawmakers complained when the Justice Department made only a limited release last month, but officials said more time was needed to review an additional trove of documents that was discovered and to scour the records to ensure no sensitive information about victims was inadvertently released.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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In the car, when Irvin briefly turned his attention away from the victim, the man reached for his own gun and shot Irvin three times in the head.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The Intelligence Age doesn’t require obedient workers.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The generals reduced even their limited need for an obedient prime minister.—
Mohammed Hanif,
Time,
1 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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So far, that information isn’t being provided (the first lady was insistent on a theatrical push around the globe).—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Feb. 2026
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Asked whether the 2-0 derby defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford on January 17 might have gone a different way had Diogo Dalot been red-carded in the 11th minute for a knee-high foul on Jeremy Doku, Guardiola was insistent that his Manchester City team could not hide behind the decision.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This kind of passive hydration is especially important since dogs are reactive drinkers, only drinking once they’re already mildly dehydrated.—
Brian Higgins,
Outside,
30 Jan. 2026
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This auntie is not passive, occasionally stopping by to drop off gifts, take a few selfies, and leave before things get too real.—
Ashley Simpo,
Parents,
30 Jan. 2026
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There can never again be a DED, even if Sherrill promises that Roehrenbeck will be subordinate to Garcia.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2026
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The inspector general's investigation found that Reece and Ruff — who were supervisor and subordinate — did not disclose their romantic relationship, which is a violation of a city executive order.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Patient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patient. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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