Thesaurus results for PHARMACIST

pharmacist

noun

ˈfär-mə-sist

Definition of pharmacist

as in chemist

a person who prepares drugs according to a doctor's prescription the pharmacist caught an error in the prescription's dosage

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Recent Examples of pharmacist Supporters argue that clinicians and pharmacists with direct peptide experience bring valuable expertise to the discussion. — Robert Pearl, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 The drug your pharmacist hands you was cleared by FDA scientists. — Arkansas Online, 9 Aug. 2026 Ask your pharmacist which is most effective for your situation. — Helen Dennis, Daily News, 9 Aug. 2026 Rows of amber colored pill bottles fill the wall behind a pharmacist who prepares 1,200 medications a day – more than some New York City children’s hospitals. — Rachel Hale, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pharmacist

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chemist

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As a team of chemists showcased at the American Chemical Society (ACS) fall meeting, the team is experimenting with manufacturing glittery, eco-friendly hues that retain their vibrancy far longer than standard materials.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 Aug. 2026
More recently, diligent and passionate biologists, chemists, and experts from other disciplines have used technology for contemporary experiments that reveal a spectrum of plant consciousness.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Aug. 2026

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