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
Patricia Kime, USA Today, 29 May 2026
The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, or PhRMA, which lobbies for the industry and patient access, recently claimed a staggering number of prescription denials.
—Joan Murray, CBS News, 22 May 2026
Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Personalized Approach Clinical trials often use large, general patient groups rather than more personalized approaches, even though people’s biology can vary widely.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 3 June 2026
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Noun
How was the plan developed and what can employees and patients expect to see in the coming months?
—Patricia Kime, USA Today, 29 May 2026
The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, or PhRMA, which lobbies for the industry and patient access, recently claimed a staggering number of prescription denials.
—Joan Murray, CBS News, 22 May 2026
Adjective
Novo’s approach will be guided by patient demand, the readiness of healthcare professionals, and the strength of healthcare and telehealth infrastructure, said Emil Kongshøj Larsen, executive vice president, International Operations.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Personalized Approach Clinical trials often use large, general patient groups rather than more personalized approaches, even though people’s biology can vary widely.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patient
Noun
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Human cases are rare but can be fatal.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Twelve months was generally viewed as the best-case scenario.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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The wild creatures are unfazed, standing like stoic guardians of the canyon.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
1 June 2026
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For example, a person who is protective may at first appear stoic and professional, yet the behaviors are a cover for the lack of vulnerability.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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In the years since the band came together to challenge country radio’s persistent gender imbalance, there has been some significant headway.—
Marissa R. Moss,
Rolling Stone,
2 June 2026
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Since the initiative began, more than 200,000 children have moved out of poverty, but food insecurity remains a persistent challenge.—
Sky Beard,
Sun Sentinel,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Newsom’s office said Thursday that the state is providing assistance to victims, family members and witnesses of the mosque shooting.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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The bodies of two people were found earlier this week, before crews recovered the remains of another six victims on Thursday, May 28, Longview fire chief Brad Hannig said in a press conference later that day.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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How might Infantino continue to profess neutrality while still clearly taking a side, pretending to listen to every voice while remaining obedient to only one?—
Chris Jones,
The Atlantic,
7 June 2026
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These stories usually involve a woman shucking societal norms of being nice, pretty, and obedient.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Only a group like the Highwomen, filled with artists insistent on sharing women’s stories in a genre where beer, truck, and fishing songs by men rule country radio playlists, could kick things off with a joke about a hysterectomy.—
Marissa R. Moss,
Rolling Stone,
2 June 2026
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The hard-sell approach aims to get the consumer to buy the product or service in the short term; direct and insistent language is used to persuade the consumer to make the purchase.—
Ezgi Eyüboğlu,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Artisan workshop travel is reshaping how curious travelers spend their time abroad — swapping passive sightseeing for hands-on hours at a potter’s wheel, a loom or a perfumer’s bench.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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In this process, users were no longer passive observers of the web but active contributors to the web.—
Steve Paulussen,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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The economic order must remain subordinate to human dignity and the common good.—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
30 May 2026
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The study examined 518 manager-subordinate relationships and found that this leadership approach enhanced both employee thriving and performance through stronger positive job attitudes.—
Mary Hemphill,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Patient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patient. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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