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
As the number of doctors supporting Republicans has cratered, so has the proportion of physicians who operate their own practices.
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Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026
Research finds that ads bring patients into care, while leaving prescribing decisions largely in physicians’ hands, resulting in more patients being diagnosed and treated.
—Anna Chorniy, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026
On Thursday, Jones and a group of physicians sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and congressional leaders calling on the administration to free every child held at Dilley.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 27 Feb. 2026
Disputes between insurers and health systems are becoming increasingly common, leaving patients and physicians frustrated.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
By policy and long-standing tradition, physicians in the Commissioned Corps must complete residency training and maintain an active, unrestricted license.
—Jerome Adams, STAT, 27 Feb. 2026
The role includes overseeing physicians and other licensed medical staff involved in quality and patient safety programs, while also providing guidance, support and training.
—Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Had the case proceeded to trial, at least two independent physicians had agreed to testify that Heider’s care deviated from standard treatments, court records show.
—Amber Gaudet
updated February 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Alexandra said her physicians eventually diagnosed her with Mycoplasma pneumonia, a bacterial infection that mimics many symptoms of viral flu and pneumonia.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026
Research finds that ads bring patients into care, while leaving prescribing decisions largely in physicians’ hands, resulting in more patients being diagnosed and treated.
—Anna Chorniy, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026
On Thursday, Jones and a group of physicians sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and congressional leaders calling on the administration to free every child held at Dilley.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 27 Feb. 2026
Disputes between insurers and health systems are becoming increasingly common, leaving patients and physicians frustrated.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
By policy and long-standing tradition, physicians in the Commissioned Corps must complete residency training and maintain an active, unrestricted license.
—Jerome Adams, STAT, 27 Feb. 2026
The role includes overseeing physicians and other licensed medical staff involved in quality and patient safety programs, while also providing guidance, support and training.
—Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Had the case proceeded to trial, at least two independent physicians had agreed to testify that Heider’s care deviated from standard treatments, court records show.
—Amber Gaudet
updated February 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Alexandra said her physicians eventually diagnosed her with Mycoplasma pneumonia, a bacterial infection that mimics many symptoms of viral flu and pneumonia.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for physicians
doctors
Noun
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The neighborhood had Black attorneys, entrepreneurs and doctors.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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Those eyes look tired, resigned to the inevitability of what doctors say is coming.—
Gerald Witt,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Physicians.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physicians. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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