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a medical professional studying diseases and especially one who examines bodies to find out the cause of death
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Recent Examples of pathologists
The idea is that districts could better coordinate and share some of the more expensive and difficult-to-find resources, such as speech language pathologists or school psychologists.
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Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
More than 1,400 teachers, counselors, psychologists, speech pathologists, nurses and early childhood educators began striking Thursday over pay, benefits and staffing.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025
United Teachers of Richmond, which represents more than 1,400 educators, psychologists, speech pathologists and other education professionals, is demanding a 10% raise over a period of two years.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2025
The center’s goal is to expand access for care for children with apraxia of speech, and serve as a training ground for speech pathologists across the country.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 4 Dec. 2025
In 2022, the BLS reported that health care occupations with particularly high concentrations of women included speech-language pathologists (98 percent), dental hygienists (96 percent), dental assistants (94 percent), and nursing assistants (90 percent).
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2025
With the first scientific review of its kind now published, von Konrat hopes more forensic pathologists and law enforcement officials will add bryophytes to their list of potentially telltale sources of evidence.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 12 Nov. 2025
Plant pathologists are making progress on early warning systems for farmers.
—Tom W. Allen, The Conversation, 12 Nov. 2025
The coroner did not determine a cause of death, disagreeing with the earlier suggestion of suffocation; neither Australian nor German pathologists could establish one, the outlet reported.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
More than 1,400 teachers, counselors, psychologists, speech pathologists, nurses and early childhood educators began striking Thursday over pay, benefits and staffing.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025
United Teachers of Richmond, which represents more than 1,400 educators, psychologists, speech pathologists and other education professionals, is demanding a 10% raise over a period of two years.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2025
The center’s goal is to expand access for care for children with apraxia of speech, and serve as a training ground for speech pathologists across the country.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 4 Dec. 2025
In 2022, the BLS reported that health care occupations with particularly high concentrations of women included speech-language pathologists (98 percent), dental hygienists (96 percent), dental assistants (94 percent), and nursing assistants (90 percent).
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2025
With the first scientific review of its kind now published, von Konrat hopes more forensic pathologists and law enforcement officials will add bryophytes to their list of potentially telltale sources of evidence.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 12 Nov. 2025
Plant pathologists are making progress on early warning systems for farmers.
—Tom W. Allen, The Conversation, 12 Nov. 2025
The coroner did not determine a cause of death, disagreeing with the earlier suggestion of suffocation; neither Australian nor German pathologists could establish one, the outlet reported.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pathologists
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This includes mental health professionals, social services, engineers, and even physicians, dentists and more.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Up to $100,000 for physicians and dentists, and up to $60,000 for other eligible providers.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
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When Glassman asked him if the burns were third-degree or second-degree, Rudd feigned being unable to recall what doctors had told him.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Jan. 2026
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There, doctors performed a corneal scraping.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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He was later given Narcan before medics arrived.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
13 Jan. 2026
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Louisiana Pick from fun flavors like Sho-Nuff and Click-Clack Parm-a-medics.—
Matt Moore,
Southern Living,
13 Jan. 2026
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This technology allows clinicians to visualize tumors with greater clarity during procedures.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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The recommendation supports shared clinical decision-making between patients and clinicians and does not prevent timely vaccination.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
10 Jan. 2026
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Starting guard Reese Dixon-Waters was a full practice participant two days after missing the 77-45 victory against Long Beach State with a corneal abrasion in his eye that necessitated a trip to the emergency room followed by appointments with ophthalmologists.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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To help with medical costs as the family has juggled visits to specialists, including neurosurgeons, endocrinologists and ophthalmologists, Sargent launched a GoFundMe campaign that has raised more than $5,000.—
Susan Young,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, certified nurse-midwives deliver babies and provide prenatal and postpartum care, especially in areas where there are few obstetricians.—
Kymberlee Montgomery,
The Conversation,
7 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, her unit was becoming increasingly short-staffed as other obstetricians left and retired.—
Natalie Krebs,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
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Parents hear the same message from pediatricians and public health authorities within their states.—
Richard Hughes IV,
STAT,
12 Jan. 2026
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And please — talk to your pediatricians about the shots your kids need.—
Allison Ong,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Jan. 2026
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Yahoo Media Group and The Nonfiction Hotlist have announced a partnership that will see Yahoo promote and distribute 20 short docs across a variety of genres to a global audience.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
13 Jan. 2026
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That passenger told the flight crew about Fletcher's condition, per the court docs.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Pathologists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pathologists. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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