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
John Samuels, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
More than 80% of the system’s patients rely on Medi-Cal, Los Angeles General Medical Center Chief Executive Jorge Orozco told a state Senate committee in March.
—Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Meanwhile, the 75 drugs that were in short supply last year spanned 130 therapeutic categories, indicating that shortages affected a wide range of diseases and patient populations.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 10 June 2026
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Noun
Researchers studying major sporting events have found that organizers increasingly rely on field hospitals, first-aid stations and mobile medical teams to treat patients on-site and reduce pressure on local emergency departments.
—John Samuels, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
More than 80% of the system’s patients rely on Medi-Cal, Los Angeles General Medical Center Chief Executive Jorge Orozco told a state Senate committee in March.
—Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Adjective
Svelta declined to comment on the specificities of either case, citing patient privacy laws.
—Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Meanwhile, the 75 drugs that were in short supply last year spanned 130 therapeutic categories, indicating that shortages affected a wide range of diseases and patient populations.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patient
Noun
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Inside the elegant wooden case are several cigars, each wrapped in plastic.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Moises Caicedo — Ecuador/Chelsea For much of 2025, Caicedo had a case to be considered the Premier League’s best midfielder.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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The previously stoic pope is drawing huge crowds and seems to be making a star turn, enthralling the faithful with emotive assurance.—
Anthony Faiola,
Washington Post,
7 June 2026
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Golf is a game that can bring out a wide array of emotions from even the most stoic of competitors.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Its persistent activity and explosive potential earn it a place among the world’s most dangerous volcanoes.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
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However, for options traders who had been leaning bearish recently, the persistent put-buying in the face of deep selling is a sign some of the sector's biggest cheerleaders are looking elsewhere.—
Oliver Renick,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Midland Memorial Hospital received nine of the victims connected to the active shooter incident.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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The pope also met abuse survivors privately and urged Spain’s bishops to listen to victims and make reparations.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
13 June 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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Daniel Hart was very insistent as well.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
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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
Adjective
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Ample research shows that passive content consumption among kids and teens is adversely affecting attention spans, language attainment, and other factors that help make deep reading both sustainable and fun.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
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Contrasting her with the meek, mysterious, and passive Anthy, the series examines the constrictions both men and women face via traditional gender roles, with an eye towards gender fluidity that remains radical today.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
12 June 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 14 Jun. 2026.
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