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as in hospital
a place for the treatment of those who are ill or injured
After working as a city emergency room physician for many years, he started a small clinic in a remote village.
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as in workshop
an intensive educational or training program
This winter, Shelley will attend a softball clinic to prepare herself for the upcoming season.
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Recent Examples of clinic
Those who are experiencing symptoms are encouraged to contact their health care provider but should try not to go to clinics, pharmacies or other settings without calling ahead.
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Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 23 May 2025
Her skin clinic in Chelsea is found on the chic Draycott Avenue.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
The study found that 42.6 percent of cats displayed aggressive behavior at the veterinary clinic.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
While access to procedural abortions is available in Planned Parenthood clinics in Kansas City, Columbia, and St. Louis, medication abortions are still inaccessible.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2025
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Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 23 May 2025
Her skin clinic in Chelsea is found on the chic Draycott Avenue.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
The study found that 42.6 percent of cats displayed aggressive behavior at the veterinary clinic.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
While access to procedural abortions is available in Planned Parenthood clinics in Kansas City, Columbia, and St. Louis, medication abortions are still inaccessible.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clinic
Noun
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People who are obese, over 65, or have darker skin may be more at risk for deficiency—and about 50% to 60% of nursing home residents and patients in hospitals are vitamin D deficient.—
Erica Sweeney,
Time,
28 May 2025
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Grass was taken to the hospital to be treated for a broken nose, among other injuries, police said.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2025
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Each bottle of perfume is made by hand in their workshop following authentic traditions of French haute perfumerie.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Advocacy organizations that defend immigrant rights such as the Rural & Migrant Ministry and the Finger Lakes Rapid Response Network have held workshops to teach immigrants about their legal rights and to discourage them from spreading panic with unverified reports.—
Ana Ley,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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The series now shifts to Sunrise for Games 3 and 4, with Florida in a position to sweep the Hurricanes in the conference final for the second time in three years.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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The annual conference is the industry’s most prominent venue to show off its new products.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
23 May 2025
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The first two-day, eight-hour rehab seminars are June 21 and 22.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
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Spivack conducts economic Literacy seminars across the country.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
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“Clinic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clinic. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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