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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
This dual approach — consumer tool plus enterprise solution — reflects a broader strategy to meet the distinct needs of patients and healthcare systems in a regulated environment.
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Sahar Hashmi, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
As a result, doctors could track treatment more accurately, and patients could stay on schedule more easily.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Jan. 2026
The Orange County Register also published details of a February 2025 state investigation that found troubling practices at the hospital, which serves many poor and vulnerable patients.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
Magic spread cheer at local hospital Magic two-way players Jamal Cain and Orlando Robinson, along with team community ambassador Bo Outlaw and members of the 321 Hype Team, visited young patients at AdventHealth for Children on Friday.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
Other therapists said the technology is also vexing their patients.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2026
Black patients have better outcomes when treated by Black physicians.
—Kenji Yoshino, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
Plus, there’s a growing range of providers, such as physician assistants, to treat patients.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
With microdosing, patients begin at the lowest effective amount of the medication and increase the dosage more slowly.
—Zoe Weiner, Flow Space, 23 Jan. 2026
Sahar Hashmi, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
As a result, doctors could track treatment more accurately, and patients could stay on schedule more easily.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Jan. 2026
The Orange County Register also published details of a February 2025 state investigation that found troubling practices at the hospital, which serves many poor and vulnerable patients.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
Magic spread cheer at local hospital Magic two-way players Jamal Cain and Orlando Robinson, along with team community ambassador Bo Outlaw and members of the 321 Hype Team, visited young patients at AdventHealth for Children on Friday.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
Other therapists said the technology is also vexing their patients.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2026
Black patients have better outcomes when treated by Black physicians.
—Kenji Yoshino, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
Plus, there’s a growing range of providers, such as physician assistants, to treat patients.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
With microdosing, patients begin at the lowest effective amount of the medication and increase the dosage more slowly.
—Zoe Weiner, Flow Space, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patients
Noun
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There will be court cases that test those new laws.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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All of those cases had been mothers who were either about to deliver or in the postpartum period.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Court documents in the federal prosecution of the employee, Jacob Melvin Hart, indicate there could be more juvenile victims from Crossline Community Church.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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All three victims were shot and killed outside the Sky Market on 85th Avenue and International Boulevard, allegedly after the brothers attempted to purchase marijuana from another person who was at the store, authorities said.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Patients.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patients. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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