PHYSICAL THERAPIST Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

physical therapist

noun

as in nurse

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Recent Examples of physical therapist For now, anyone noticing changes in mobility should talk with a doctor or physical therapist about the support that makes sense today. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026 Ahead, a physical therapist and gardening expert share several effective ways to remove weeds without hurting your back. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 25 July 2026 David, a retired physical therapist who is now 68, asked that his family’s last name not be used to protect their privacy. — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 18 July 2026 The brand was founded by a physical therapist who saw firsthand how much of a disservice flat, flimsy flip-flops were doing to his clients’ feet. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for physical therapist

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Mitchell Berman, an emergency room nurse, is widely considered the front-runner in a three-way Democratic primary in the 1st District.

— Gaby Vinick, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
Alden doesn’t call in about Catherine’s picture, but Yuti, his day nurse, sees the picture as well and informs the FBI of the address.

— Erin Qualey, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026

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Randau embarked on his own research, consulting archives in Germany, and history experts, to eventually uncover the physiotherapist’s SS membership card and other damning evidence.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
The other half received eight weeks of personalized swimming instruction and four educational sessions with a physiotherapist.

— Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of physiotherapist

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Along the way, her plastic surgeon husband Chiodo, has stood by her side, even going as far as to take over operations for her fashion brand The Bar.

— Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
So patients would return to their plastic surgeon or med spa and pile more filler on top of filler that was still lurking around.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026

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The decision comes a year after a controversy in Greers Ferry over a license plate reader camera that two residents said violated their privacy.

— Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 13 Aug. 2026
Arulampalam, who knew nothing of the campaign, received complaints from residents Monday and on Tuesday the citation was given with orders to clean up.

— Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026

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The department also expects to save $164,500 in one-time recruitment and training costs this fiscal year because the new EMT and paramedic recruits will undergo a shorter, less expensive training program.

— Haley Parsley August 12, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Melanie Ayala, an off-duty Brooklyn EMT, rushed from her place in the crowd to help the man after realizing that there didn't appear to be any medical staff on hand.

— Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026

Definition of EMT

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Kabita died from complications of eclampsia, with severe anemia contributing significantly, says Mahato, the hospital paramedic.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Brian Osorio Zuluaga/Facebook The five men in the video slowly remove the baby then shout for a paramedic before erupting in a euphoric cheer.

— Duarte Dias, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of paramedic

Noun

Overpayments can happen if patients don't require the services originally estimated or when insurers pay other bills first, such as the anesthesiology cost or a surgeon's fees.

— Julie Appleby, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
This week in 1865, Joseph Lister became the first surgeon to perform an antiseptic operation with liberal use of carbolic acid (phenol) as a disinfectant.

— Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2026

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