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Recent Examples of waiting room
But the waiting room should not be the symbol of American health care.
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Benjamin Kornitzer, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Linda sat in the waiting room with a yellow legal pad during one of Alan's final treatments in Chadron.
—Arielle Zionts, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026
Premise, setting, and production Each season of The Pitt takes place over the course of one 15-hour shift in the hospital emergency room of the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center, whose waiting room is always packed to the brim with people needing care.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Apr. 2026
Koniver greeted me in his waiting room, which featured a soft-rock soundtrack and brochures for serums and stem cells.
—Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
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Benjamin Kornitzer, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Linda sat in the waiting room with a yellow legal pad during one of Alan's final treatments in Chadron.
—Arielle Zionts, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026
Premise, setting, and production Each season of The Pitt takes place over the course of one 15-hour shift in the hospital emergency room of the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center, whose waiting room is always packed to the brim with people needing care.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Apr. 2026
Koniver greeted me in his waiting room, which featured a soft-rock soundtrack and brochures for serums and stem cells.
—Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waiting room
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At the same time, big, legacy airlines were selling their own basic economy fares that were similar to what Spirit was offering, but with bigger networks and more perks, like free wi-fi, food and more roomier seat options, as well as lounges.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Even the smallest rooms feature a comfortable lounge area facing the large picture windows, which let in spectacular natural light.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026
Noun
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There is also a clear nod to art collectors, with expansive walls and a gallery-style entry sequence.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
27 Apr. 2026
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Potential contractors are increasingly wary of the market, citing concerns over the project’s long-term profitability and the high risks associated with offshore entry.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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Buttons displaying preferred pronouns (he/him, he/them, she/them) were placed in the main conference hallway, free to take.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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After that single hallway run-in a decade ago, neither woman encountered the other again until the buildup for this fight began.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2026
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The parish wants to expand the church to create a new vestibule and add restrooms.—
Desiree Mathurin
April 28,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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The couple sat in a vestibule inside the Aurora immigration detention facility on a Saturday in March, staring at each other through the glass barrier separating the incarcerated from the free.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Waiting room.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waiting%20room. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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