patient
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Another patient in Rio de Janeiro, who had recently travelled to Uganda, also tested negative for Ebola after testing positive for malaria.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
The fact that the study was conducted only in China, in a patient population largely younger than 65, is a concern for investors.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
One ongoing study is examining whether unintended radiation exposure to the thymus during lung cancer treatment could affect patient outcomes.
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
He criticized outside physicians for speculating about a report for a patient not under their care.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
I had learned a long time ago that when my grandpa had his thinking cap on, the best thing for me to do was to be patient, and above all, not to say anything.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing patient
"Macbeth" Vocabulary from Act V
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"A Noiseless Patient Spider" by Walt Whitman
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
myPerspectives 6.2
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!