coroner

noun

Definition of coronernext
as in pathologist

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Recent Examples of coroner The coroner’s release listed Sanchez’s cause of death as multiple gunshot wounds and the manner of death as homicide. — Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 24 Sep. 2026 The coroner's office said their names aren't being released yet and noted that toxicology reports are pending and could take weeks. — Adam Sabes , Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Autopsies are being scheduled, CNN affiliate WAPT reported, citing the Lafayette County coroner. — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026 According to court documents obtained by PEOPLE by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough coroner, Berry’s cause of death was listed as drowning. — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coroner
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coroner
  1. pathologist
  2. doctor
  3. physician
  4. doc
  5. medical examiner
  6. medic
Noun
  • Edwards, a cardiac pathologist, believed anatomy still had lessons to teach and secrets to reveal.
    — Subramaniam C. Krishnan, STAT, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Edwards is a UMass-Amherst graduate who was originally a speech pathologist and in 2001 founded the Jonathan Edwards Winery with his parents, Bob and Karen.
    — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of pathologist
Noun
  • But this year, new vaccine options are available, and doctors are urging nearly everyone to get vaccinated.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
  • In 2016, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued a policy statement urging doctors to offer medications for opioid use disorder to adolescent and young adult patients who needed them.
    — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of doctor
Noun
  • The park, which was once a city dump, became the town’s first park serving Black residents in 1955 after a Black physician negotiated with city and school officials to dedicate recreational space for children of color.
    — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Broader cultural adoption driven by testimonials like Smith’s, and tighter clinical guardrails as physicians push back on unsupervised extended fasts.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of physician
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  • The opportunities are in docs for now, but Sloss told Deadline that members are already asking about potential investment in non-doc projects.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Yet the doc-feature also uses him as a route through European and Latin American cinema.
    — Callum McLennan, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of doc
Noun
  • Samuel Dukes testified, citing the medical examiner's opinion.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Copenhaver died Wednesday at Allegheny Health Network’s West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, according to a statement from the Allegheny County medical examiner cited in local media accounts.
    — Gene Johnson, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of medical examiner
Noun
  • Much to Gen’s joy, the sexy teacher–medic is called back to bandage up my fellow countryman.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Officers rendered emergency medical aid to Cromwell until medics arrived, police said.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of medic

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“Coroner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coroner. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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