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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
For those that can afford it in the region, opting for private hospitals and clinics can give them access to facilities with shorter wait times, more options and less gatekeeping, according to patients.
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MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
As part of the six-year fraud authorities uncovered, the clinic provided aspherical lenses for children but billed the state for unnecessary spherical lenses that were never created.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
Cooper stopped Steven Eidelman, founder and CEO of veterinary clinic network Modern Animal mid-walk.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
The vaccines are available now in many pharmacies, clinics, and doctors’ offices across the country.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2025
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MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
As part of the six-year fraud authorities uncovered, the clinic provided aspherical lenses for children but billed the state for unnecessary spherical lenses that were never created.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
Cooper stopped Steven Eidelman, founder and CEO of veterinary clinic network Modern Animal mid-walk.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
The vaccines are available now in many pharmacies, clinics, and doctors’ offices across the country.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for clinic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clinic
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After being discovered outside the Gladstone Road address, the baby was taken to the hospital, the release noted, without naming the then 25-year-old suspect.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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As a result, same-sex couples continue to face other challenges in other aspects of daily life, from visiting their partner at hospitals to raising children, hurdles that families in many other global financial capitals that look to attract top talent no longer face.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Allwood Sommersby Garden House Kit is designed with cozy, compact living in mind, offering nearly 200 square feet of space that’s perfect for use as a workshop or hobby studio, guest house, home office, and more.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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Pursue online courses, certifications, or workshops that enhance your marketability.—
Kara Dennison,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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From 1947 to 1954, Jenkins hosted summer music conferences in Steinhall, which brought together top composers and teachers to discuss music composition, materials, and new music trends.—
Sarah Biegelsen,
Kansas City Star,
14 Sep. 2025
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Oregon-Northwestern and USC-Purdue officially kicked off the Big Ten’s conference schedule on Saturday, but things really heat up around the league in Week 4, with most of the nonconference pleasantries over with and the march to Indianapolis in full swing.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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The college says Pence will start in spring 2026, contributing to undergrad courses and teaching seminars.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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The event also hosted a Forum series of seminars with industry experts from Thailand and across the region.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Clinic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clinic. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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