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
Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
The hospital would be for patients who are low-acuity, meaning patients who don’t need the highest, most complex level of care, which is offered at Lurie’s downtown hospital.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Connie Etemadi, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
Ask precise questions, but be patient when awaiting your answer.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The steepest increases are expected among adults ages 20 to 34, and younger patients are more likely to be diagnosed after the disease has advanced.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
The hospital would be for patients who are low-acuity, meaning patients who don’t need the highest, most complex level of care, which is offered at Lurie’s downtown hospital.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
However, patient expectations have shifted.
—Connie Etemadi, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
Ask precise questions, but be patient when awaiting your answer.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patient
Noun
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The judge in the case did not force the issue, agreeing with Leiweke’s attorneys who said that trying to compel Leiweke to be deposed in the Live Nation case while facing criminal prosecution by the Justice Department violated his rights.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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In any case, its proximity is ideal for those looking for quick and easy access to nature.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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And Jordan's performances as Smoke and Stack are indeed confident and distinctive, not just in their different sartorial choices but in their mannerisms, with the actor excelling at portraying both Smoke's stoic practicality and Stack's swaggering charm.—
Ken Simmons,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Mar. 2026
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So there sauntered Judge, one of the most stoic sluggers in a sport full of them.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Policymakers were already split over whether to prioritize persistent inflation or lackluster employment.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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But in North Texas alone, parts of the region still struggle with persistent poverty.—
Wilborn P. Nobles III,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Mar. 2026
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But many of the workers also presented themselves as victims of racially motivated government policies.—
Boyce Upholt,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Crump is known for representing relatives of victims of high-profile police brutality cases.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Tariffs could be 'hard sell' in election year How obedient will the congressional GOP be to Trump in an election year?—
Justin Papp,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2026
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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
Adjective
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The franchise can’t provide a cohesive argument to defend its insistent pursuit of a middling standing.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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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
Adjective
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This distinctiveness enables theatergoers to engage more fully with a narrative that is centered on living and indulging in the human experience rather than simply acting as passive observers.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
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This is not passive screen time.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Basij is a volunteer paramilitary force subordinate to the IRGC and has played a key role in suppressing protests and enforcing government authority inside Iran.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Mar. 2026
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Her costume and hair shows how Linda is restricted by her times, presumed as being subordinate to her husband.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Patient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patient. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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