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
Mark Hughes, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
For instance, a patient may arrive at the hospital only to find insufficient physician coverage.
—Jocelyn Mitchell-Williams, STAT, 19 June 2026
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026
Today, Seqster sits on 150 million patient records, integrates with more than 20 electronic health record systems, and counts Fortune 500 companies worth between $5 billion and $300 billion among its customers.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 17 June 2026
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Noun
The real-time 15-hour format immerses viewers in painful realities, reflecting authentic experiences from healthcare workers and patients.
—Mark Hughes, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
For instance, a patient may arrive at the hospital only to find insufficient physician coverage.
—Jocelyn Mitchell-Williams, STAT, 19 June 2026
Adjective
Since, 2022, the clinic has served more than 10,000 patient visits and given out more than 3 million pounds of food, according to hospital officials.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026
Today, Seqster sits on 150 million patient records, integrates with more than 20 electronic health record systems, and counts Fortune 500 companies worth between $5 billion and $300 billion among its customers.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patient
Noun
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As of June 12, there have been 2,073 measles cases reported in the United States in 2016.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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In that case, the parent may continue borrowing under the old limits for up to three school years, or until graduation, whichever comes first.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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His determination and stoic unflappability were always the difference.—
Sean Woods,
Rolling Stone,
15 June 2026
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Refs opted to disregard the blatant flagrant foul and the usually stoic Brunson erupted, chasing after the officials before turning on his heel in a fury and returning to the bench.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Similarly, securing funding for marine conservation remains a persistent challenge.—
Ana K. Spalding,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
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Class 1 and Class 2 drones have emerged as some of the most persistent threats on contemporary battlefields.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Investigators determined the victim was Edgar Carlos Garcia, then 39, of Mexico, who died after sustaining fatal injuries during an altercation that took place inside the warehouse.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2026
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The Israeli strikes killed five people around the town of Nabatieh in southern Lebanon, according to the official news agency NNA, and the army said a soldier was along the victims.—
Caitlin Danaher,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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Richards gave millions of dollars to the cult, Eternal Values, while living a double life as both a globe-trotting supermodel and obedient cult member, as reported in a recent story in The Hollywood Reporter.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2026
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The Flaws are the typical employees of a German government office – quiet, obedient and spectacularly bad at their jobs.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
8 June 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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That is the bargain of passive investing working exactly as designed.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Send a passive rover up a loose, sandy slope steeper than 15 degrees, and it will likely get stuck, spin its wheels, or risk a catastrophic tip-over.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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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 20 Jun. 2026.
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