as in case
an individual awaiting or under medical care and treatment
the nurse asked the patient to change into a paper gown
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as in stoic
accepting pains or hardships calmly or without complaint
you were very patient about having to wait for me for so long
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as in persistent
continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement
a patient effort to finish college despite the mounting debts
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Recent Examples of patient
Kate Wells, NPR, 2 Feb. 2025
The study, which was based off a review of computerized medical records, found patients with higher incomes were less likely to quit the medications.
—Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2025
William Jones, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
Back in Tampa, Harry and LaGuerta are slowly making their way through the patient files.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The first human death was a Louisiana patient who had contact with both wild birds and backyard poultry.
—Kate Wells, NPR, 2 Feb. 2025
The study, which was based off a review of computerized medical records, found patients with higher incomes were less likely to quit the medications.
—Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Read verified patient reviews and testimonials to gain insight into the clinic’s performance.
—William Jones, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
Back in Tampa, Harry and LaGuerta are slowly making their way through the patient files.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patient
Noun
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In those cases, the project reports the most conservative tolls of missing people.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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The incident comes as shelters and pet hospitals in Michigan, including Woodhaven Animal Hospital and Romulus Animal Shelter, reported seeing a rise in animal abuse cases.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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As his attorney wrapped up a marathon closing argument Monday, former House Speaker Michael Madigan sat stoic at the defense table, gazing at the jury with his usual legal pad and pencil at the ready.—
Ray Long,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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Oscar, older and more outwardly stoic, has no guarantees.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Also, a person who has persistent fevers, severe coughing and trouble catching their breath may need additional medical treatment to help stabilize them.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN,
31 Jan. 2025
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Even so, buying conditions for durable goods remained about 30% stronger than six months ago amid persistent views that purchasing now would avoid future price increases.—
Susan Tompor,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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One of my personal concerns is the tendency, particularly in Germany, to focus too much in films on the perpetrators, not the victims, like in Downfall or the recent Wannsee Conference adaptation.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
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Several other fire victims are likely in the same situation.—
Liam Dillon,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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His oxygen tank sat at his knees like an obedient mastiff.—
Brandon Taylor,
The Atlantic,
4 Jan. 2025
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Anyone who meets the gentle, obedient boy would never call him that.—
Bebe Hodges,
USA TODAY,
15 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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The reincarnated version differed from the original a bit, so there’s an excuse for not recognizing it at first glance — even if Reid was insistent the play-call in the huddle would be identical to one barked out by head coach Hank Stram to receiver Gloster Richardson long ago.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
31 Jan. 2025
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Kato Kaelin, who was staying at OJ’s guesthouse at the time of the murders, recalls trying to help OJ load several bags into a limo en route to the airport to fly to Chicago for a corporate golf outing, but that OJ was insistent that Kaelin stay away from a small duffel bag.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
TIME,
29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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An alternative is its passive Gold Miners ETF, which entails a bid/ask spread near 0.1% plus 0.5% in annual expenses.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes,
1 Feb. 2025
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The ultimate guide to earning passive income online Parker Chase manages five condo rentals, including four that Barsh and his wife own.—
Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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For many, the thrill of these stories, especially in the romance genre, is that heroines no longer derive power directly from their relationships with men and in turn they are not seen as subordinate to hero’s goals.—
Rebecca Scofield / Made by History,
TIME,
21 Jan. 2025
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To salvage the 155th Mechanized Brigade, a unit that Ukraine, France and Poland spent months and millions of dollars training and equipping, Ukrainian leaders have begun assigning its fresh but inexperienced subordinate units to the weary but experienced brigades in the Pokrovsk sector.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Patient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patient. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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