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Recent Examples of waiting room
Those have gone from the epitome of exclusivity and comfort to another kind of crowded waiting room—albeit with arguably better snacks and Wi-Fi.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 July 2025
An image shared in a Reddit post showing a man using a vaping device in a hospital waiting room.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
How will the agency avoid technical glitches in May?
When prospective applicants join the waiting room on May 29, they’ll automatically be directed to a virtual waiting room that is separate from the program’s website.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
One patient in the study recalled being ignored in a waiting room while white patients were seen first.
—Essence, 18 July 2025
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 July 2025
An image shared in a Reddit post showing a man using a vaping device in a hospital waiting room.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
How will the agency avoid technical glitches in May?
When prospective applicants join the waiting room on May 29, they’ll automatically be directed to a virtual waiting room that is separate from the program’s website.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
One patient in the study recalled being ignored in a waiting room while white patients were seen first.
—Essence, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waiting room
Noun
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The interior has two possible layouts—one with the dining area aft near the cockpit and a lounge in the center, or a more conventional configuration with the dining area in the center.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
13 Aug. 2025
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Gurevich was the majority owner and chef behind three restaurants: the Uptown Latin American lounge Limón, Lakewood breakfast spot Cafe Bisque and Ay Caramba, a Mexican concept in Cherry Creek.—
Justin Wingerter,
Denver Post,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The building will feature multi-barrier access points and fully touchless entry systems, all overseen by a security firm that also works with the U.S. Department of Defense.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
7 Aug. 2025
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Guests with no bags or clutches smaller than 4 inches by 6 inches can use Evolv express entry lanes.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The black aluminum frame is a lesson in sleek design that’s perfect for a minimalist bedroom or a narrow hallway.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
15 Aug. 2025
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Body camera video released a year ago shows police officers moving through the hallways of Robb Elementary School, as well as audio from a frantic 911 call made by teachers inside the building.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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One person was stabbed just outside the store, another in the vestibule, and nine more inside.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
28 July 2025
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One person was stabbed in the vestibule and one outside the store, Shea said.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
28 July 2025
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“Waiting room.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waiting%20room. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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