PHYSICIANS Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

physicians

noun

plural of physician

as in doctors

a person specially trained in healing human medical disorders you should always consult a physician if you develop a high fever

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Recent Examples of physicians The company boasts short wait times, one-on-one time with physicians and large, private rooms with baths and televisions, and catered meals, according to prior Statesman reporting. — Rose Evans july 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026 To practice medicine in Florida, physicians must have a valid Florida medical license. — Ella Moore july 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026 Today, physicians and healthcare organizations are using GenAI almost exclusively to improve documentation, capture billing codes and reduce administrative work. — Robert Pearl, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 What began as a public hospital has evolved into one of the nation’s leading academic health systems — advancing groundbreaking research, educating generations of physicians and caregivers, and providing world-class care to patients. — Pradeep Khosla, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2026 Califf cited a shortage of primary care physicians and CKM specialists to address greater demand for care. — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 15 July 2026

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doctors

Noun

If no deal is made, people with the aforementioned health insurance plans through United will no longer be able to get in-network care with UHealth doctors and other providers across UHealth’s South Florida facilities.

— Michelle Marchante July 22, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
The hospital includes two operating rooms, a pharmacy and a laboratory, while doctors continue performing orthopedic surgeries and treating infections and other conditions left untreated in the aftermath of the disaster.

— Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026