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an individual awaiting or under medical care and treatment
the nurse asked the patient to change into a paper gown
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Recent Examples of patients
But those efforts might be better spent on easing caregivers’ administrative burdens than replacing their face time with patients.
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Catherine Thorbecke, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
However, that bill did not address situations in which patients are already in immigration custody.
—Claudia Boyd Barrett, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Even so, patients like Langesfeld sometimes find their treatments denied by health insurers.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Hospitals, insurance companies and doctors have been known to prematurely dump patients into hospice for financial reasons, Dorio said.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Officials said 11 patients were inside the home at the time of Garcia's arrest.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Some Florida dentists say their patients on weight-loss medications report these concerns.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
The affiliate says about 75 to 80% of its patients are on Medi-Cal, California's Medicaid program.
—Laura Fitzgerald, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
Many of these patients require surgery.
—Mike Flynn, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Catherine Thorbecke, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
However, that bill did not address situations in which patients are already in immigration custody.
—Claudia Boyd Barrett, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Even so, patients like Langesfeld sometimes find their treatments denied by health insurers.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Hospitals, insurance companies and doctors have been known to prematurely dump patients into hospice for financial reasons, Dorio said.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Officials said 11 patients were inside the home at the time of Garcia's arrest.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Some Florida dentists say their patients on weight-loss medications report these concerns.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
The affiliate says about 75 to 80% of its patients are on Medi-Cal, California's Medicaid program.
—Laura Fitzgerald, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
Many of these patients require surgery.
—Mike Flynn, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patients
Noun
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This includes multilane expressways where cars speed alongside, and in some cases above, the water.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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In addition to stalking and domestic violence crimes, the companies must also act in cases that involve violations of protective orders in stalking cases.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
Noun
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An Urban Pathways spokeswoman expressed condolences to the victims and their families in a statement.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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The move follows mounting pressure from state leaders and victims’ families to keep the camp closed as multiple criminal and civil investigations remain underway.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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“Patients.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patients. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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