PODIATRIST Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

podiatrist

noun

as in doctor

chiefly US a medical professional who treats injuries and diseases of the foot

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Recent Examples of podiatrist Vionic’s Uptown Loafers are a great example, praised by Oprah and podiatrists for their shock-absorbing cushioning, deep heel cup, and contoured arch support that make activities like sightseeing or museum hopping easy (and fashionable). — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026 New Balance sneakers are the ultimate staple—they’re timeless, podiatrist-approved, and so comfy. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 2 Aug. 2026 While many podiatrists frequently advise avoiding flip-flops because of their lack of support, this Clarks style is different. — Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026 Summering is good for the soul but not always so great for the soles, considering sandals aren’t usually at the top of podiatrist’s lists of comfortable shoes. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 20 July 2026

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Noun

This plan will break up monopolies, lower medical debt, bring down the cost of prescription drugs, and ensure doctors decide what medication their patients need — not insurance companies.

— Justin Papp, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
The baby was last, which might have been why doctors were able to briefly restart a heartbeat once he was rushed to the hospital after his father returned home.

— Monica Hesse, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of doctor

Noun

While visiting her dermatologist for Botox, Philipps said the doctor noticed that her surgical incision did not look right and urged her to contact her surgeons.

— Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Korean skincare, better known as K-beauty, has moved from niche import shelves to the front of the beauty aisle, driven by TikTok routines, dermatologist endorsements and formulas that cost a fraction of luxury brands.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of dermatologist

Noun

Her gynecologist initially diagnosed her with dermatitis and recommended a cortisone cream.

— Erica Sweeney, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2026
Ossoff is married to Alisha Kramer, an obstetrician-gynecologist and assistant professor at the Emory University School of Medicine.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

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On a recent Thursday afternoon, an optometrist named Marina Su was peering into the eyes of Martha Infante, a forty-one-year-old mother and kitchen designer.

— E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026
Among the sponsors was then-state legislator Mike Kreidler, a Democrat and optometrist who served 16 years in the Legislature and 24 as insurance commissioner.

— Ashley Hiruko, ProPublica, 8 July 2026

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