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one who brings an art or science to full realization
a French doctor who was once the most famous practitioner of natural childbirth
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Recent Examples of practitioners
That perspective resonates with practitioners running large, complex environments.
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Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Endorsed by a dozen medical groups, the AAP schedule is far and away the preferred version for most healthcare practitioners.
—Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Every day, practitioners navigate complex cases while juggling the expectations of pet owners, hospitals, and regulatory frameworks.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
The racket smash has become something of an art form, with different practitioners finding sometimes creative ways to put carbon fibre and polyester to the sword.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
The editors of the Canadian practitioners’ journals offered to provide The Lancet with the unambiguous findings of their own review, but The Lancet declined.
—Ben Taub, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Some happen at luxe resorts, involve lab tests and emerging wellness tech, or tap an array of practitioners; others are low-fi, embracing ancient remedies amid the backdrop of nature.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 23 Jan. 2026
Wednesday is day one of contract negotiations between 900 nurses and advanced practitioners and UPMC.
—Mamie Bah, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
According to the suit, the practitioners didn’t order blood tests for Lindsay, often met with her virtually when in-person visits would have been more conducive to treatment, and failed to fully comprehend the severity of her deterioration.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Endorsed by a dozen medical groups, the AAP schedule is far and away the preferred version for most healthcare practitioners.
—Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Every day, practitioners navigate complex cases while juggling the expectations of pet owners, hospitals, and regulatory frameworks.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
The racket smash has become something of an art form, with different practitioners finding sometimes creative ways to put carbon fibre and polyester to the sword.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
The editors of the Canadian practitioners’ journals offered to provide The Lancet with the unambiguous findings of their own review, but The Lancet declined.
—Ben Taub, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Some happen at luxe resorts, involve lab tests and emerging wellness tech, or tap an array of practitioners; others are low-fi, embracing ancient remedies amid the backdrop of nature.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 23 Jan. 2026
Wednesday is day one of contract negotiations between 900 nurses and advanced practitioners and UPMC.
—Mamie Bah, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
According to the suit, the practitioners didn’t order blood tests for Lindsay, often met with her virtually when in-person visits would have been more conducive to treatment, and failed to fully comprehend the severity of her deterioration.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for practitioners
Noun
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The prime exponents are Brentford, with whom Gronnemark has worked on a consultancy basis.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Attorneys – they are not expected to go beyond a one-time consultation – are essential, but other roles are needed, such as client and community advocates, interpreters and those who do intake and follow-up.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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The monitors also can provide virtual language interpreters.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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Critics of phasing out natural gas argue that much of the electricity on the grid comes from natural gas, but proponents say renewable energy is making up a larger share.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
26 Jan. 2026
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Scott Galloway, a marketing professor at New York University who has written about modern masculinity, has been among the most vocal proponents of the idea that drinking plays a crucial social role in American society.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Practitioners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practitioners. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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