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
As trainers and medics rushed onto the field that day, Jacobs stood watching on his sideline.
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Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Ruby Perkins remembers watching Workman-Duffy’s mother approach her daughter as medics bent over her with an oxygen mask.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2025
They are mostly banned from being attended to by male doctors and medics.
—NPR, 14 Oct. 2025
The man had regained a pulse by the time he was transferred to Newport Beach Fire Department medics.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 11 Oct. 2025
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Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Ruby Perkins remembers watching Workman-Duffy’s mother approach her daughter as medics bent over her with an oxygen mask.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2025
They are mostly banned from being attended to by male doctors and medics.
—NPR, 14 Oct. 2025
The man had regained a pulse by the time he was transferred to Newport Beach Fire Department medics.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medic
Noun
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If a doctor is discussing GLP1-s with a patient and hasn’t brought up other solutions yet, Sage might prompt them to talk about it, Segert said.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Some patients may also notice changes in blood test results, like lower levels of blood cells or certain minerals, which doctors can monitor during treatment.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Pair that coverage with a direct primary care physician model.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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Acknowledging confounding factors like parental demographics, socioeconomic status, cognitive development and peer influence, the researchers argue that marijuana drove these teens to seek medical care from a primary care physician, hospital or emergency room more than their counterparts.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Medic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medic. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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