EMT

noun

Definition of EMTnext
as in paramedic

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Recent Examples of EMT Simply put, the Freedom House training set the stage for the national standard of EMT training still in use today. — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 18 June 2026 By fall, Sierra College plans to expand enrollment capacity in its emergency medical technician, advanced EMT and paramedic programs. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2026 Emergency services must improve, including reducing 911 response times to under five minutes and offering free EMT-to-paramedic training. — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026 Jensen fouled off three pitches, and one of them was lined right at an EMT. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for EMT
Recent Examples of Synonyms for EMT
  1. paramedic
  2. nurse
Noun
  • His big break came when he was cast as LAFD paramedic John Gage in Emergency, which was executive produced by Jack Webb and played like a fire department take on Dragnet.
    — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 10 July 2026
  • Firefighter paramedic Eric Paul was handed the baby wrapped in a sweatshirt with his umbilical cord and placenta still attached.
    — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of paramedic
Noun
  • My wife — a nurse — kept me alive and helped get me out of the mountains.
    — Eric "Doc" Stelnicki, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026
  • The specialist noted her vitamin deficiency, telling the nurse to start her on a supplement at once.
    — Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of nurse

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“EMT.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/EMT. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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