as in doctor
a person specially trained in healing human medical disorders
the wounded soldier called for a medic
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Recent Examples of medic
Emergency personnel responded to the scene, and medics evaluated the officer and the driver of the other vehicle.
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Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
She was pronounced dead by the time medics responded to her, who then contacted police.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Jurk was rather nonchalant following the punch as Castillo lay on the floor, prompting an announcer to say the medics should be in the ring.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Houston Fire Department medics also showed up and rushed the woman to a hospital.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 12 May 2026
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Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
She was pronounced dead by the time medics responded to her, who then contacted police.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Jurk was rather nonchalant following the punch as Castillo lay on the floor, prompting an announcer to say the medics should be in the ring.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Houston Fire Department medics also showed up and rushed the woman to a hospital.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medic
Noun
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In March 2024, Wells Fargo began targeting Cuthbertson’s remote-work arrangement despite his doctor’s recommendations, according to the suit.—
Chase Jordan
June 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
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Frequently asked questions What do doctors really think of sleepmaxxing?—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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PAs treat patients under the supervision of a physician in healthcare settings, including hospitals, doctors' offices, and outpatient clinics, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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In the same way that this role built upon the foundations of his initial role as a physician-scientist in palpable ways, so too did his next role build upon this.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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“Medic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medic. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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