as in physician
a medical professional who performs operations that involve cutting into someone's body in order to repair or remove damaged or diseased parts
a brain surgeon She worked as a surgeon for twenty years.
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Recent Examples of surgeon
When Jenner shouted out Garth Fisher, the surgeon told TMZ that his office was getting 150 calls a day.
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Rheana Murray, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
The device uses sensitive carbon rather than metal to deliver signals that are much clearer and more precise, enabling surgeons to map and understand brain activity in real time with far greater detail.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
His physical therapist and surgeon suggested more protein early on in his recovery process, which is what makes the Brotein bundle so enticing to him.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
The next surgeon was more promising.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 20 Apr. 2026
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Rheana Murray, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
The device uses sensitive carbon rather than metal to deliver signals that are much clearer and more precise, enabling surgeons to map and understand brain activity in real time with far greater detail.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
His physical therapist and surgeon suggested more protein early on in his recovery process, which is what makes the Brotein bundle so enticing to him.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
The next surgeon was more promising.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surgeon
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For kids, saline nasal rinses and sprays are a gentler starting point recommended by Johns Hopkins pediatric physicians before moving to antihistamines.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Your primary care physician can walk you through the latest recommendations and answer any questions.—
Rachel Brown Kirkland,
AJC.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Therein, a contemporary couple, Josh and Melissa, both doctors, try to repair their relationship by going backpacking.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Over the course of the next few days, Prince met with doctors and addiction specialists.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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An intake nurse at the jail would not allow her to be booked because of her condition, according to the lawsuit.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Kellogg's sister, who has EMT training, helped roll her onto her side as Graham rushed over with his best man, a nurse.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Surgeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surgeon. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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