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
Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Feb. 2026
In gastric sleeve procedures, surgeons remove a large part of the stomach to limit how much a patient can eat.
—Amber Gaudet
updated February 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 18 Feb. 2026
Indeed, the woman who gave Cardi B her shots had a patient die on her operating table not long afterward, the performer revealed in a 2018 interview with GQ.
—Theresa Braine, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The currently incurable condition, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, is a progressive and fatal nerve disease that eventually leads to the loss of muscle control, including the patient's ability to breathe, per the Mayo Clinic.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Feb. 2026
In gastric sleeve procedures, surgeons remove a large part of the stomach to limit how much a patient can eat.
—Amber Gaudet
updated February 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
In From Both Sides of the Curtain, Hwang details her journey from doctor to patient — and what her breast cancer journey taught her about the field of medicine and about living.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 18 Feb. 2026
Indeed, the woman who gave Cardi B her shots had a patient die on her operating table not long afterward, the performer revealed in a 2018 interview with GQ.
—Theresa Braine, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patient
Noun
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Magistrate Andy Cheng said Kwok’s case was a serious one under the national security law and had nothing to do with family ties.—
Reuters 7 hr ago,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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Scott Quigley — a key investigator in the Phan murder case — and a wheelchair‑accessible van operated by the nonprofit Bridgewell leaves 37‑year‑old special‑needs passenger Angelo Schettino seriously injured.—
Aaron Curtis,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Take, for instance, the notion that men need to be sturdy, stoic protectors, responsible for feeding a family but assumed incapable of carework, play, or tenderness.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
23 Feb. 2026
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This is not just awareness-raising, but an attempt to redefine masculinity as less stoic, more self-aware, and more human.—
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In Yu’s view, persistent geopolitical tensions, ranging from trade rows to questions over supply-chain dependency, do affect the company’s plan, but their impact is expected to be short-term.—
Xiaoying You,
semafor.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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And many of our communities still experience persistent crime and violence, including domestic violence survivors, immigrants who fear reaching out for help, and working-class people.—
Jose Bernal,
Oc Register,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Spohr died after being shot once in the head during the burglary at the couple’s Homewood residence on the west shore of Lake Tahoe, the victims’ family has said.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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If pulled out within 15 minutes, the Utah Avalanche Center says, 93% of avalanche victims live.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The audience would do well to stay attuned to this goal — and how obedient Nat is willing to be.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Intelligence Age doesn’t require obedient workers.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The drums become more insistent, the harmonies stack higher, and suddenly all the movement has a direction.—
Precious Fondren,
Pitchfork,
24 Feb. 2026
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But famous or not, Mashburn is insistent that all his customers get world-class service.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Institutional participation has shifted from passive observation to active involvement.—
Ascend Agency,
Ascend Agency,
20 Feb. 2026
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This avoids an otherwise passive experience that lacks interaction.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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 26 Feb. 2026.
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