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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
The therapeutic is currently available at 17 clinics in the United States.
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Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
Extra points • Former Oak Ridge track standout, Reggie Pressley, was inducted into the Florida Track & Field Hall of Fame during last week’s Florida Athletic Coaches Association clinic at Disney Springs.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
Marfisee began contacting other clinics in the area but soon realized that they were not equipped to offer those services either.
—Vanessa Romo, NPR, 14 Jan. 2026
Officials went on to say in their Facebook post that the six puppies were recovering after being taken to an urgent care veterinary clinic.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clinic
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Following the violent altercation, the victim learned he had been stabbed, and was promptly treated for his injuries at a local hospital and later released.—
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That limitation becomes critical as robots move into real-world settings such as kitchens, hospitals, and homes.—
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The 17th annual show, which lands at Orange County Convention Center Friday-Sunday with more than 100,000 square feet of space, offers a chance to talk with vendors, ask for advice, shop for edible goods, participate in workshops and seek inspiration for home and garden projects.—
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Earlier this year, the theater opened the SPARK CENTER for the Performing Arts, 2,750-square-foot space at 1009 Waukegan Road where arts education classes, camps and workshops are offered for children and adults.—
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Parents who had been separated from their medically needy children over abuse investigations spoke at the news conference.—
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In photos with a post Friday on X, Cornyn is seen outside the plant, in a conference room and viewing a Cybercab up close alongside Musk and an employee with the battery engineering team.—
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Special guests and experts will lead seminars on fishing, gardening and cooking on three separate stages.—
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The event is part of the Northwest Health HealthyU series, a community program that provides free seminars on various health and wellness topics.—
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“Clinic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clinic. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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