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
Alex Shaffer Alex Shaffer, 48, joined the military as a combat medic in the Oregon Army National Guard in 2007.
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Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 19 June 2025
Over half of the original crew of 28 was comprised of former Royal Marines, who doubled as deck medics and dive instructors.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 19 June 2025
He was taken to a Gorham EMS Ambulance at the Gorham Municipal Airport where medics were assisted by the Gorham Fire Department and Gorham Police Department.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 18 June 2025
The pedestrian was unresponsive and St. Paul Fire Department medics took the woman to Regions Hospital with life-threatening injuries.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 12 June 2025
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Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 19 June 2025
Over half of the original crew of 28 was comprised of former Royal Marines, who doubled as deck medics and dive instructors.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 19 June 2025
He was taken to a Gorham EMS Ambulance at the Gorham Municipal Airport where medics were assisted by the Gorham Fire Department and Gorham Police Department.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 18 June 2025
The pedestrian was unresponsive and St. Paul Fire Department medics took the woman to Regions Hospital with life-threatening injuries.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medic
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Industry surveys show that only about half of men experiencing ED speak to a doctor, and even fewer discuss it with their partners.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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More proof of that point: Data show women are more likely than men to show up solo to doctor’s appointments for sleep apnea than with their bed partner.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
25 June 2025
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Thousands of foreign medical residents fill gaps in U.S. hospitals The U.S. is projected to face a physician shortage in the next 11 years, per the Assn.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2025
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Under recent Medicare rule changes, physicians can bill for remote patient monitoring and virtual check-ins, opening revenue streams and supporting proactive outreach.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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“Medic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medic. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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