physical therapists

noun

plural of physical therapist
as in physiotherapists

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  1. nurses
  2. paramedics
  3. residents
  4. surgeons
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  • Flight attendants, pilots, and nurses all highly recommend compression socks because of their ability to improve circulation, reduce soreness, and curb the very serious risk of developing blood clots as a result of prolonged immobility.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Those excluded were primarily nurses, cooks and janitors stationed at state hospitals and prisons.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of nurses
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  • Rainn Wilson, known to many as Dwight Schrute from The Office, put in hours with paramedics, EMTs and the South Central Los Angeles Fire Department to prepare for his new paramedic role in the film Code 3, set to hit theaters Friday.
    — Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Definition of paramedics
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  • Both residents and politicians fear the court ruling would tarnish Kosovo's independence struggle.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Disenrollment rates could get worse in January, when Nebraska residents will be forced to provide additional documents to prove their qualifications.
    — STAT, STAT, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of residents
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  • Extreme makeovers via a team that included a personal trainer, therapist, dentist and multiple cosmetic surgeons.
    — Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The surgeons use contrast dye to clearly see the blood vessels.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of surgeons
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“Physical therapists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physical%20therapists. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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