as in physicians
chiefly US
a medical professional who treats injuries and diseases of the foot
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Recent Examples of podiatrists
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.
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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
The brand is popular among podiatrists and has even earned a seal of acceptance from the American Podiatric Medical Association for exceptional foot support.
—Gabriela Garcia, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
The brand, in general, also comes highly recommended by podiatrists.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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
The brand is popular among podiatrists and has even earned a seal of acceptance from the American Podiatric Medical Association for exceptional foot support.
—Gabriela Garcia, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
The brand, in general, also comes highly recommended by podiatrists.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for podiatrists
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As the number of doctors supporting Republicans has cratered, so has the proportion of physicians who operate their own practices.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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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
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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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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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Starting guard Reese Dixon-Waters was a full practice participant two days after missing the 77-45 victory against Long Beach State with a corneal abrasion in his eye that necessitated a trip to the emergency room followed by appointments with ophthalmologists.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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As the outbreak spreads, local pediatricians will offer the MMR vaccine to children younger than a year old, because unvaccinated infants are especially vulnerable to the disease.—
Elizabeth Bruenig,
The Atlantic,
12 Feb. 2026
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In June, the American Academy of Pediatrics updated its guidance to recommend that pediatricians order exome or genome sequencing as the first-line test for patients with global developmental delays or intellectual disabilities.—
Brad Quick,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, certified nurse-midwives deliver babies and provide prenatal and postpartum care, especially in areas where there are few obstetricians.—
Kymberlee Montgomery,
The Conversation,
7 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, her unit was becoming increasingly short-staffed as other obstetricians left and retired.—
Natalie Krebs,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
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Through a microscope, pathologists can see a great deal about a tumor.—
Angus Chen,
STAT,
18 Feb. 2026
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One physician shared that the tool found critical information buried in the records of a cancer patient, which helped a team including six pathologists to give a definitive diagnosis.—
Hilke Schellmann,
Scientific American,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Podiatrists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/podiatrists. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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