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
Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Commissioner Mark Bogen led his fellow commissioners to instruct the county attorney to develop a new ordinance that would require ambulance companies to take patients to the hospital of their choice — within reason.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 22 May 2025
Jack Hill, Baltimore Sun, 17 May 2025
The contract allows Florida Blue’s members to use Broward Health as an in-network provider, which affects the rate that the insurer pays the hospital system for patient care.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 17 May 2025
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Noun
The maintenance workers and custodians were having regular, brief interactions with patients and their families, which allowed the cleaners to reframe their work as meaningful.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Commissioner Mark Bogen led his fellow commissioners to instruct the county attorney to develop a new ordinance that would require ambulance companies to take patients to the hospital of their choice — within reason.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 22 May 2025
Adjective
In 1963, when the nation was still catching its breath from one Reconstruction and sliding toward another, Black Americans were again asked to be patient.
—Jack Hill, Baltimore Sun, 17 May 2025
The contract allows Florida Blue’s members to use Broward Health as an in-network provider, which affects the rate that the insurer pays the hospital system for patient care.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patient
Noun
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But his lawyers, pointing to apparent inconsistencies in Sokola’s account, believe the new case is far from open-shut.—
Phoebe Eaton,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2025
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In Chicago, where there are about 60 IRS special agents working downtown and in the suburbs, the IRS has been particularly effective in public corruption cases, including the blockbuster investigations of former Govs.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Josh Duhamel portrays Staten Kirkland, a stoic rancher fighting to save his family’s land and legacy in the Netflix drama series Ransom Canyon.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Researchers say that because boys still face the expectation to be stoic, their struggles more often show up in their behavior.—
Claire Cain Miller,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Season Two centers around a persistent cyborg journalist who starts excavating into Dr. Sleech's dubious past, uncovering some controversial incidents.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
17 May 2025
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Listen to this article Amid persistent staffing shortages, East Aurora School District 131 has taken several new measures to recruit teachers over the past few years.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Here's what to know about Rogers' execution, including who his victims were.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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The boy’s grandmother also found a handwritten note with what appeared to be the names of mass shooters and the number of victims from each shooting, the affidavit said.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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According to the new framing, Russia’s real fight is against the mighty United States, which wants to destroy it, while Ukraine—just like the European Union and NATO—is merely an obedient U.S. satellite.—
Andrei Kolesnikov,
Foreign Affairs,
25 May 2023
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The twist offered in this tale is that this dutiful and obedient AI proceeds to gobble up all the available resources on earth to maximally achieve this goal.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The insistent piece ended with a piano on fire and Beyoncé yodeling, because why not? Beyoncé supported the most barbed material with evocative footage projected on a massive video wall.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
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Ahead of Pink Elephant, the Montreal collective known for its insistent politics and uplifting lyricism was scarce and guarded in its direct communications.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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What’s Next for Agencies Investing in Interactive Avatars? For marketing agencies, the opportunity lies in rethinking ad creative—moving from passive to interactive experiences that give users a reason to engage.—
Jiajun Lu,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Topics include earning passive income online, mastering communication and public speaking, acing your job interview, and practical strategies to grow your wealth.—
CNBC Make It Staff,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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The 6th Ranger Training Battalion belongs to the Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade which is a subordinate brigade of the Maneuver Center of Excellence at Fort Benning.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
21 May 2025
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The company kept the HBO brand, of course, as subordinate under the Max umbrella.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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“Patient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patient. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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