as in doctor
chiefly US
a medical professional who treats injuries and diseases of the foot
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Recent Examples of podiatrist
My podiatrist suggested looking for wide toe box shoes, which would give my feet enough space to spread out, and prevent further foot problems down the road.
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Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Winfrey isn’t the only fan of the kicks—they’re backed by podiatrists thanks to their ample arch support, plush insoles, and all-around comfort.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
Oprah isn’t the only one who swears by them, either—podiatrists regularly recommend Vionic styles for their supportive design, all-day cushion, and foot-healthy construction.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
Along with physicians, the changes will affect students in dentistry, and various advanced pharmacy and psychology degrees considered professionals, along with chiropractors and podiatrists, according to an Education Department memo.
—Joanne Kenen, NPR, 25 Nov. 2025
Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Winfrey isn’t the only fan of the kicks—they’re backed by podiatrists thanks to their ample arch support, plush insoles, and all-around comfort.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
Oprah isn’t the only one who swears by them, either—podiatrists regularly recommend Vionic styles for their supportive design, all-day cushion, and foot-healthy construction.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
Along with physicians, the changes will affect students in dentistry, and various advanced pharmacy and psychology degrees considered professionals, along with chiropractors and podiatrists, according to an Education Department memo.
—Joanne Kenen, NPR, 25 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for podiatrist
Noun
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That includes asking questions from both the patient’s and doctor’s perspective.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Many of those mothers might otherwise have arrived at the emergency room in labor without ever seeing a doctor.—
Shane Strum,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Vietnamese refugees who arrived in the 1970s and 80s transformed a stretch of run-down shops into a vibrant commercial district, and their children entered Oklahoma’s mainstream as judges, physicians, attorneys and business owners.—
Ben Fenwick,
Oklahoma Watch,
18 Feb. 2026
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Thomas More Society filed the complaint on behalf of pregnancy centers and physicians who cannot in good conscience comply.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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People who notice hair thinning while on a GLP-1 drug should talk with a dermatologist and their healthcare team.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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When my adult acne was at its worst, my dermatologist recommended this gentle, non-pore-clogging face cream.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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Indeed, the American economy looks more and more like Big Law, overtorqued toward financial firms that are pushing into our retirement accounts, buying up our ophthalmologists and car washes, and are becoming the largest indirect employers in the country.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Doctors said the security forces appeared to be aiming at people’s heads, and one ophthalmologist reported seeing hundreds of patients shot in the eye.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
20 Jan. 2026
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Experts stress that there are surgical options a pediatric orthopedist may discuss with you if necessary.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
15 Jan. 2026
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The latex pillow comes recommended by chiropractors and orthopedists for its head and neck support, which came in handy for Gore and her longtime back issues.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
18 Dec. 2025
Noun
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In November 2024, during a routine check-up, a gynecologist found evidence of cancer in Michelle’s ovaries.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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Caught between abandonment and deportation Trained as a gynecologist, Seema worked at a private clinic in Afghanistan.—
Mehr Mumtaz,
The Conversation,
29 Jan. 2026
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Top Picks Best Smith Helmets Smith Optics was founded by an entrepreneurial optometrist who spent most of his free time skiing.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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Menopause can cause blurry vision and dry and tired eyes, says Charissa Lee, an optometrist who heads professional affairs for vision for Johnson & Johnson.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
19 Jan. 2026
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Christine is a recent appointee who, until recently, was a urologist specializing in testosterone and male fertility issues.—
Amy Maxmen,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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Yet my first urologist, a private practitioner who had a financial incentive to operate, tried to rush me into his operating room the following week.—
Howard Wolinsky,
STAT,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Podiatrist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/podiatrist. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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