PODIATRISTS Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

podiatrists

noun

plural of podiatrist

as in physicians

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

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Recent Examples of podiatrists Your Questions, Answered What kind of sandals do podiatrists recommend? — Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026 Keep scrolling to see all of our podiatrists’ recommendations. — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026 Loved by podiatrists, nurses, and travel writers alike, Asics makes great travel shoes, including these sporty sneakers with an extra foamy sole. — Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026

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Noun

Emergency physicians report a surge in patients, from children to seniors, experiencing overdoses and severe health issues.

— Jesse M. Pines, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Our instructors and support staff are critical to training future physicians and advancing the health of Connecticut residents.

— Opinion, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of physicians

Noun

If blood pressure is around 130/80, doctors have typically advised people to make changes to their lifestyle, such as increasing exercise.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
Midwives are medically trained to perform many of the same functions and procedures as doctors when women are having babies in low-risk situations.

— Kristin Wright, NPR, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of doctors

Noun

In recent years, medical credit cards have made their way into the South Florida offices of dentists, ophthalmologists and other doctors as one way people can finance their care.

— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
Sunglasses, hats recommended for sun protection AHN ophthalmologists say many people remember sunscreen but often forget eye protection.

— Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 16 June 2026

Definition of ophthalmologists

Noun

Experts urge parents to listen to pediatricians, who have the best interests of their kids at heart.

— Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
Haider argues that each mom needs a village of support but that obstetricians, doulas, and pediatricians are the front line of defense.

— Louisa Moller, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of pediatricians

Noun

Investigators and forensic pathologists who responded found remains in various states of decomposition.

— Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Otto recommends families seek opinions from pediatricians, speech-language pathologists and ENT doctors before deciding on a frenectomy, following a recent Fort Worth procedure that ended in a 4-year-old girl’s death from a sedative overdose.

— Star-Telegram staff. Produced with AI assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of pathologists

Noun

For example, Notion tracks activation and retention lift for teams adopting its AI features, showing customers measurable gains in docs created and time to value against their pre-AI baseline.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
The date of separation is listed as May 9, per court docs obtained and reviewed by Entertainment Weekly.

— Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026

Definition of docs

Noun

Neither of the two blasts Shearer experienced in Iraq produced obvious injuries, and medics prioritized Marines who were more badly hurt.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Today’s Army also extends far beyond traditional combat roles, offering more than 200 career fields, ranging from medics and helicopter mechanics to cybersecurity, engineering, military intelligence and animal care.

— Brooke Taylor, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026

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