as in doctors
a person specially trained in healing human medical disorders
the wounded soldier called for a medic
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Recent Examples of medics
Hassan Al -Tambakti was just checked out by medics and in the 31st minute is being put on a stretcher and taken off field.
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Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
The man, whose identity was not immediately released, was pronounced dead at the scene by the MTA Police Department and medics with the Fairfield Fire Department, according to the MTA.
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Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2026
Should a condition merit, Tulåh’s 13 doctors have the backup of 200 medics at nearby Meitra private hospital owned by, guess who?
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Susan D'arcy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
Hulsey broke a window to rescue the little boy, who was checked by medics, authorities said.
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Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
Combat medics of the Oregon National Guard trained with drones for the first time last February to fly blood supplies into hazardous areas.
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Zita Ballinger Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Firefighters extricated the officer from under the vehicle and medics took all three to the hospital.
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Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
The deputies began life-saving measures until medics arrived.
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Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
The teenager was struck in his left hand and leg and medics took the teen to a nearby hospital.
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
The man, whose identity was not immediately released, was pronounced dead at the scene by the MTA Police Department and medics with the Fairfield Fire Department, according to the MTA.
—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2026
Should a condition merit, Tulåh’s 13 doctors have the backup of 200 medics at nearby Meitra private hospital owned by, guess who?
—
Susan D'arcy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
Hulsey broke a window to rescue the little boy, who was checked by medics, authorities said.
—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
Combat medics of the Oregon National Guard trained with drones for the first time last February to fly blood supplies into hazardous areas.
—
Zita Ballinger Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Firefighters extricated the officer from under the vehicle and medics took all three to the hospital.
—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
The deputies began life-saving measures until medics arrived.
—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
The teenager was struck in his left hand and leg and medics took the teen to a nearby hospital.
—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for medics
Noun
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These teams are working alongside tens of thousands of Venezuelan responders, including military personnel, police, firefighters, paramedics, doctors and psychologists.
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In 2016, Fitzpatrick had a 15½-hour surgery where doctors reconstructed half her tongue, using veins and arteries from her arm and thighs.
Noun
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According to the State Department, the three USAR teams include 312 personnel and 18 canine teams, including firefighters, physicians, structural engineers and canine search specialists.
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When millions of Americans lose healthcare coverage, the consequences extend beyond individual families to physicians, hospitals and communities nationwide.
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“Medics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medics. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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