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Recent Examples of locum tenens Forecasts from industry analysts suggest that per diem opportunities, or the ability for healthcare workers to fill in for shifts as needed, will expand, as will the utilization of locum tenens. Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2024 When Whittingham stepped in as Meyer’s replacement in 2005, there were holes in the program after an undefeated season, and there were many lessons for the locum tenens to learn. Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 Nov. 2021 When service units are forced to hire temporary locum tenens physicians in lieu of decreasing services, the quality of care can change dramatically. WSJ, 17 July 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for locum tenens
Noun
  • The Rays have potential replacements in Joe Boyle and rehabbing ace Shane McClanahan.
    Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 July 2025
  • Either way, Powell's replacement could have a significant effect on financial markets.
    James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
Noun
  • Vought left the meeting saying there would be a substitute amendment that would eliminate $400 million in cuts to an AIDS prevention program, one of the main concerns of Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine.
    July 16, CBS News, 16 July 2025
  • The collard greens were a substitute food for that day and not posted on the day’s menu, according to health department documents.
    Julia Ainsley, NBC news, 14 July 2025

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“Locum tenens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locum%20tenens. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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