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Recent Examples of optometrist
One actress noted that on a recent trip to the optometrist, she was asked about her ethnicity.
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Jill Inderstrodt, The Conversation, 11 Dec. 2025
During a visit to an optometrist in New York City, her mom broke down in the chair.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 3 Oct. 2025
But a pipe had burst in the optometrist’s apartment, setting Marbeck’s whole day behind.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
Rucoba used his decades of experience as an optometrist to set up a mobile eye exam clinic in Mexico, and as part of the Lions Club distributes tens of thousands of eye glasses to those in need.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
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Jill Inderstrodt, The Conversation, 11 Dec. 2025
During a visit to an optometrist in New York City, her mom broke down in the chair.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 3 Oct. 2025
But a pipe had burst in the optometrist’s apartment, setting Marbeck’s whole day behind.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
Rucoba used his decades of experience as an optometrist to set up a mobile eye exam clinic in Mexico, and as part of the Lions Club distributes tens of thousands of eye glasses to those in need.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for optometrist
Noun
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Deemed safe for sensitive eyes, the formula has been ophthalmologist tested and certified for sensitive skin.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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That officer sustained an orbital blowout fracture to his left eye and had to seek treatment from an ophthalmologist at Dallas’ Parkland Hospital, according to the statement.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2026
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Minnelli haggled with doctors for extra pills, was left home alone with her infant sister, and once used garden shears to slice open a screen window when Garland locked herself in a bathroom, threatening to overdose.—
Matt Weinstock,
New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2026
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Gilbert had a few cancer scares in the early 2010s, with the guitarist even getting part of his thyroid removed after doctors discovered some suspicious cells.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
24 Mar. 2026
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Mouth breathing during sleep is not something most physicians screen for routinely, which means it often goes unaddressed.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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Brinkmeyer said she was told to stop conducting training for physicians and other staff on best practices for caring for LGBTQ+ patients.—
Vernal Coleman,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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The diocese mentioned that a local pediatrician in Ave Maria was offering MMR vaccination through extended hours at her office and local house visits.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
23 Mar. 2026
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Targeting a mother worried about her feverish child, a father bringing his newborn to the pediatrician for weight check, or a kindergartener coming home from school promotes cruelty, not safety.—
Dr. Lauren Palladino,
Hartford Courant,
22 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, my primary care doctor and gynecologist suggested my symptoms — brain fog, fatigue and cognitive changes — were caused by menopause.—
Shon Lowe,
Twin Cities,
26 Mar. 2026
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Bateman and her husband, Douglas Hershey, an obstetrician-gynecologist and maternal-fetal medicine specialist from California, bought the penthouse for $820,000 in 1994.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
21 Mar. 2026
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My neurologist ordered MRIs and neuropsychological testing, which showed cognitive decline.—
Shon Lowe,
Twin Cities,
26 Mar. 2026
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To help study how the brain ages, Kaeberlein recruited Stephanie McGrath, a veterinary neurologist from Colorado State University.—
Anderson Cooper,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Naboso was developed by a podiatrist and uses texture on all products to stimulate the feet, improving overall foot awareness, foot strength and aiding in recovery.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Beloved by podiatrists and celebrities alike, the Hoka Clifton 9 Sneakers are designed with an ultra-lightweight and cushy profile.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2026
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In 2021, dermatologist David Ozog was on holiday with his family in the Bahamas, when his 18-year-old son had a massive stroke.—
Lynne Peeples,
Scientific American,
26 Mar. 2026
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The dermatologist’s property stretches seven-plus acres, the largest in the neighborhood by far.—
Christopher Spata,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Optometrist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optometrist. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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