CORONER Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

coroner

noun

Definition of coroner

as in pathologist

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Recent Examples of coroner The Greenville County Coroner’s Office coroner Mike Ellis said the autopsy did not show signs of trauma that would have contributed to the death. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026 The coroner’s office overseeing her autopsy released a statement on Monday indicating that there were no signs of trauma found on her body. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026 First responders found Panettiere in cardiac arrest, according to the coroner’s office. — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Colorado State Trooper Sherri Mendez referred questions about the crash to the coroner’s office. — Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coroner

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In both cases, the pathologists have waited for the results of toxicology tests, which can take weeks to complete.

— Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Graphic autopsy photos of Shakur were also shown to jurors as a forensic pathologist detailed the rapper’s fatal injuries and the extensive efforts doctors made to save his life after he was shot nearly 30 years ago.

— Danielle Bacher, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of pathologist

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A lot of great people — doctors, nurses, administration — who really, really cared.

— Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Merck and Moderna’s success with a personalized cancer vaccine designed to keep melanoma at bay opens a new avenue of treatment that doctors hope will work against many types of tumors.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of doctor

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Epic’s announcement comes at a time health insurance business practices are under fire from patients, physicians, lawmakers and regulators at both the state and federal level to reduce or get rid of prior authorization.

— Bruce Japsen, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Investigators said those charged Monday include five people who submitted applications with a physician's signature certifying that each was legally blind or unable to walk more than 200 feet because of disabilities, according to court records.

— Larry Seward, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

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Even so, the film’s gaze is more anthropological than polemical, especially given the faux-doc vibe created by its abundant handheld camerawork, seemingly filmed sometimes by the actors themselves.

— Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2026
For example, Notion tracks activation and retention lift for teams adopting its AI features, showing customers measurable gains in docs created and time to value against their pre-AI baseline.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

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Officials are actively investigating the identity of the remains, and the cause of death will be determined by the county medical examiner’s office.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Cook County is the only county in Illinois to have a medical examiner.

— Alicia Fabbre, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of medical examiner

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Officers attempted to render medical aid until medics arrived on the scene, but the man was ultimately pronounced dead.

— Patrick Damp, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Both the killing of Rajab and her family, trapped in a vehicle and pleading for help by phone in February 2024, and the killing of 15 medics in May 2025 drew international outcry.

— Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

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