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as in hospitals
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 workshops
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 clinics
Lodges like Time + Tide’s Chinzombo fund schools, clinics, and anti-poaching teams.
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Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
To close that gap, in 1994 the CDC launched the Vaccines for Children program, which provides vaccines at no cost to pediatricians and clinics serving families who couldn’t otherwise afford them.
—Jeffrey Kopp, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Vaccinations are covered by most health insurance companies, and kids can usually get them at no cost through the Vaccines for Children (VCF) Program at their doctor’s office, pharmacies and health clinics that are enrolled in the program.
—Brooke Baitinger, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Some employers also hold flu shot clinics.
—Sara Schilling, Idaho Statesman, 11 Sep. 2025
This reporter saw empty dispensers where co Kndoms were once stocked and made available in clinics.
—Viola Kosome, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
These clinics might employ a mixture of anesthesiologists, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners and therapists, but quality and safety vary across clinics.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Several clinics that provide gender-affirming care, including some in Democratic strongholds, have shut down in recent months due to the Administration’s threats to cut federal funding for medical facilities that provide such care to transgender and nonbinary youth.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
After-school and youth programs in multiple states are preparing to close their doors, while health clinics have cut services entirely.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
To close that gap, in 1994 the CDC launched the Vaccines for Children program, which provides vaccines at no cost to pediatricians and clinics serving families who couldn’t otherwise afford them.
—Jeffrey Kopp, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Vaccinations are covered by most health insurance companies, and kids can usually get them at no cost through the Vaccines for Children (VCF) Program at their doctor’s office, pharmacies and health clinics that are enrolled in the program.
—Brooke Baitinger, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Some employers also hold flu shot clinics.
—Sara Schilling, Idaho Statesman, 11 Sep. 2025
This reporter saw empty dispensers where co Kndoms were once stocked and made available in clinics.
—Viola Kosome, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
These clinics might employ a mixture of anesthesiologists, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners and therapists, but quality and safety vary across clinics.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Several clinics that provide gender-affirming care, including some in Democratic strongholds, have shut down in recent months due to the Administration’s threats to cut federal funding for medical facilities that provide such care to transgender and nonbinary youth.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
After-school and youth programs in multiple states are preparing to close their doors, while health clinics have cut services entirely.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clinics
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To meet current demands and anticipate future challenges, hospitals around the world are moving to adopt the latest technology and embrace the digital transition.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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That includes government buildings pertaining to the state, federal, city, county and school district, among other government jurisdictions, as well as parklands, hospitals, universities, museums and other major nonprofits.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
16 Sep. 2025
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New this season are nomad-style cooking workshops, starlit movies for younger campers, and sunrise hawk walks.—
Katharina Kotrba,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The nonprofit Pride Center of Terre Haute, a largely volunteer operation, hosts local Pride events, connects people with resources and provides educational information and workshops.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
16 Sep. 2025
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Team members become experts through extensive training programs, weekly wine tastings, and wine-producer seminars every month.—
Shawn Price,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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The legendary counterculture singer, who performed at Kepler’s in the 1950s and ’60s, will be in conversation with Kimberly Ford, whose literary seminars are a Kepler’s staple.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Phillips and Ackerman said their conferences are each fielding proposals from Wall Street.—
Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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But employment in the context of public education—especially given that the NCAA, conferences and schools describe college athletics as advancing and enriching education—is a hazier topic that could invite litigation.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Clinics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clinics. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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