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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 Fitter, a technology entrepreneur, also saw an opportunity to advance how rare disease patients receive care that could also accelerate finding cures.
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Ian Thomas, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
This is altered by telehealth, which allows patients to start this delicate procedure in a calm, secure and private setting.
—Lucy Jones
april 11, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
Gabapentin has proved effective at helping some mastectomy patients with stubborn pain, while others have responded to electrodes implanted in their spinal column, according to the Baylor study, published in 2024.
—CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Right now, there’s no enforceable requirement that hospital 340B revenues be directed to patients who need help most.
—Katy Johnson, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
In some cases, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation can occur in patients with deeper skin tones.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Hospital bills for uninsured patients can be around $10,000 to $30,000, said Irma Barrientos, program manager for healthy families and successful children at Mano a Mano Family Resource Center, which serves over 15,000 community members in Lake and McHenry counties.
—Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
For her mom and other patients and their families who are dealing with cancer.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026
In September of last year, fresh off winning Emmy Awards, Wyle visited UPMC Children's Hospital and met with staff, patients, and families.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
Ian Thomas, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
This is altered by telehealth, which allows patients to start this delicate procedure in a calm, secure and private setting.
—Lucy Jones
april 11, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
Gabapentin has proved effective at helping some mastectomy patients with stubborn pain, while others have responded to electrodes implanted in their spinal column, according to the Baylor study, published in 2024.
—CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Right now, there’s no enforceable requirement that hospital 340B revenues be directed to patients who need help most.
—Katy Johnson, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
In some cases, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation can occur in patients with deeper skin tones.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Hospital bills for uninsured patients can be around $10,000 to $30,000, said Irma Barrientos, program manager for healthy families and successful children at Mano a Mano Family Resource Center, which serves over 15,000 community members in Lake and McHenry counties.
—Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
For her mom and other patients and their families who are dealing with cancer.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026
In September of last year, fresh off winning Emmy Awards, Wyle visited UPMC Children's Hospital and met with staff, patients, and families.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patients
Noun
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In some cases, the process may include a formal diagnosis following clinical verification, along with an explanation of findings and general recommendations for support, which can vary depending on individual needs.—
Lucy Jones
April 11,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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In some cases, that décor mistake can inadvertently make a space feel cluttered.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Some adoptees, including Yooree Kim, who was sent to a French family in 1984 without her biological parents’ consent and says she was abused by her adopters, have sought compensation under the state compensation act, which in theory allows victims to pursue claims without lengthy court battles.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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In all three shootings, federal authorities were quick to say the victims attacked agents or were planning to do so.—
Meg Anderson,
NPR,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Patients.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patients. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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