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 Along this stretch of Koreatown, karaoke bars, podiatrists, escape rooms, and coworking spaces stack atop one another. — Skyli Alvarez, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026 If loafers are more your style, check out this timeless pair from Vionic, a brand loved by both Oprah and podiatrists. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2026 Asics are beloved not just by podiatrists, but also by celebrities, including Tracee Ellis Ross and Kendall Jenner. — Anna Traver, InStyle, 25 Oct. 2026 Arkansas communities need comprehensive access to all health-care professionals--including podiatrists--to keep patients healthy, prevent complications and reduce unnecessary costs. — Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026 Among the groups that supported Becerra’s federal campaigns included organizations representing physical therapists, anesthesiologists, podiatrists, assisted living and long term care facilities, and dietitians. — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for podiatrists
  1. physicians
  2. doctors
  3. ophthalmologists
  4. pediatricians
  5. obstetricians
  6. pathologists
  7. docs
  8. medics
Noun
  • In 2025, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that Ascension, a nonprofit chain of Wisconsin hospitals, was replacing some of its critical care doctors with physicians from a national staffing agency, including telehealth doctors.
    — Alana Semuels, Time, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Patients and physicians need to understand where the data behind a recommendation came from and why that recommendation was made.
    — MSNBC Newsweek, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of physicians
Noun
  • At the time, doctors were treating a child in Williams' care for life-threatening injuries.
    — Joe Holden, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • As the outbreak continues to grow, doctors and health officials are concerned about a rising number of cases among pregnant women, posing a risk to both mom and baby.
    — Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of doctors
Noun
  • While myopia has a strong genetic component, its increase is too fast and too sharp to be explained by genetics alone, ophthalmologists stressed.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Mourning into the morning led to a tremendous gratitude and respect for physicians who treat trauma, including my fellow ophthalmologists and myself.
    — Robert M. Kinast, STAT, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of ophthalmologists
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  • His more than 35 years in medicine, public health, and health policy have included training pediatricians, chairing legislative health committees, and overseeing health-budget decisions.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 4 Nov. 2026
  • That history is why public health organizations and pediatricians are concerned about this highly contagious and preventable infectious disease returning.
    — Katie Lockwood, STAT, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of pediatricians
Noun
  • Griffin said the shelters have very few medical staff on hand and the region does not have enough specialized obstetricians.
    — Mark Betancourt, NPR, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Menopause isn’t prioritized as a field of study among obstetricians and gynecologists.
    — Lyndon Haviland, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of obstetricians
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  • The pathologists who examined the twins also said their causes of death were undetermined, Filicetti said.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The necropsy was preformed by veterinary pathologists at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of pathologists
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  • Speaking a few weeks after the launch of Tom Cruise-starring satirical polemic Digger, Wishart feels docs and features about this subject matter have become overly preachy.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Charging docs show Stafford's bond was denied, citing danger to a person or the community.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of docs
Noun
  • Later, several protesters were seen lying on the ground being treated by street medics, with blood flowing from the head of an older man.
    — Soph Warnes, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Deputies began life-saving measures and called for medics from the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of medics

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