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also paramedical
as in EMT
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Recent Examples of paramedic
One bystander was evaluated for injuries by Santa Clara County paramedics but declined transportation to a hospital, the fire department wrote in a social media post.
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Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 19 May 2025
Two police officers, a firefighter and a paramedic responded, extinguishing Harris and taking her to a hospital by ambulance.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 20 May 2025
When the first ambulance to arrive on a scene is staffed with three paramedics, the chance someone will survive is 30% greater, Gollan said.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 17 May 2025
When the car was eventually reached, both Rajab and the paramedics were found dead on Feb. 10 following an Israeli withdrawal.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 13 May 2025
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Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 19 May 2025
Two police officers, a firefighter and a paramedic responded, extinguishing Harris and taking her to a hospital by ambulance.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 20 May 2025
When the first ambulance to arrive on a scene is staffed with three paramedics, the chance someone will survive is 30% greater, Gollan said.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 17 May 2025
When the car was eventually reached, both Rajab and the paramedics were found dead on Feb. 10 following an Israeli withdrawal.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paramedic
Noun
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In her visit, Rep. Tlaib says she was shown a supply room with diapers, clothes, toys, snacks and told EMT's are on site.—
Jasmine Garsd,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2025
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Lilly also works full time as a contract firefighter/EMT in a nearby village.—
Hank Beckman,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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An outreach agent that flags patient needs is only helpful if there are enough nurses and clinicians available to respond.—
Spencer Dorn,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Somewhere out of sight—hidden from monitors and hovering nurses and Jed and me—a tightening.—
Erica Stern
June 9,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Trump may ruin their lives — Alejandra Morales, Mexico City resident A day earlier, the president had been more pointed in her critique of U.S. immigration roundups, which have drawn widespread outrage here.—
Patrick J. McDonnell,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Perfectly located at 165th Street and Quivira Road, this premier neighborhood is already making a lasting impression on prospective homeowners and current residents alike.—
Prime Development Land Company,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2025
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“Paramedic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paramedic. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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