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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
Similarly, unhoused patients are either sources of spectacle (the first season’s man with rats nesting in his clothing) or figures whose primary function is to showcase the nurses’ compassion.
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2026
That compares to a $349 monthly price tag for the injectable version for self-pay consumers, though new patients can receive two months of the lowest two doses for $199 each until March.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
As global anomalies escalate, Wyle and her patients find themselves on the run, racing against time to unlock the secrets hidden in their altered genetics.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
Diabetes patients who are homeless often bury their insulin to keep it cold.
—Aaron Bolton, NPR, 6 Jan. 2026
Dior carried out tests on 69 laser patients in China before treatment and up to three months afterwards, and found that by using the serum alongside laser, recovery was not only sped up, but the results were maximized.
—Kathleen Baird-Murray, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
Oracle has not publicly disclosed the number of hospitals involved or how many patients may have been affected.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
In other states, uninsured patients often delay care or receive it at hospital emergency rooms or community clinics.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 6 Jan. 2026
Especially in younger patients, a neck lift can make all the difference in changing your appearance.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2026
That compares to a $349 monthly price tag for the injectable version for self-pay consumers, though new patients can receive two months of the lowest two doses for $199 each until March.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
As global anomalies escalate, Wyle and her patients find themselves on the run, racing against time to unlock the secrets hidden in their altered genetics.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
Diabetes patients who are homeless often bury their insulin to keep it cold.
—Aaron Bolton, NPR, 6 Jan. 2026
Dior carried out tests on 69 laser patients in China before treatment and up to three months afterwards, and found that by using the serum alongside laser, recovery was not only sped up, but the results were maximized.
—Kathleen Baird-Murray, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
Oracle has not publicly disclosed the number of hospitals involved or how many patients may have been affected.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
In other states, uninsured patients often delay care or receive it at hospital emergency rooms or community clinics.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 6 Jan. 2026
Especially in younger patients, a neck lift can make all the difference in changing your appearance.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patients
Noun
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In some cases, actions of the British armed forces have been described as unjustified.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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In many of these cases, individual players have got caught by highly sensitive algorithms put in place by the betting companies to detect unusual activity.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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But the jury in the federal civil lawsuit found that Moore violated Gillispie's rights by hiding evidence that would have helped Gillispie's defense and creating unfair lineup procedures for the victims.—
Laura A. Bischoff,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
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The victims were Kato Allen Perez, born in 1992, who was previously known to be deceased; Nikko Lee Perez, who was born in 1996; Mika Alena Perez, who was born in 1995; a second Nikko Lee Perez, who was born in 1997; and Kato Krow Perez, born in 2001.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Patients.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patients. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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