: any of a genus (Medicago) of leguminous herbs (such as alfalfa)
Examples of medic in a Sentence
Noun (1)
the wounded soldier called for a medic
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Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
After being treated by medics, the 2010 Olympic gold medalist was able to ski slowly down to the finish line but was clearly feeling discomfort.
—Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 3 Feb. 2026
Despite medics' interventions, Moore was pronounced dead.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 3 Feb. 2026
His father, Bill, who died in 2011, was a medic who served in Europe during World War II.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Fire department personnel and medics responded, and the woman was airlifted to a local trauma center.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
After being treated by medics, the 2010 Olympic gold medalist was able to ski slowly down to the finish line but was clearly feeling discomfort.
—Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 3 Feb. 2026
Despite medics' interventions, Moore was pronounced dead.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 3 Feb. 2026
His father, Bill, who died in 2011, was a medic who served in Europe during World War II.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2026
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“Medic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/medic. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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