EMT

noun

Definition of EMTnext
as in paramedic

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Recent Examples of EMT Melanie Ayala, an off-duty Brooklyn EMT, rushed from her place in the crowd to help the man after realizing that there didn't appear to be any medical staff on hand. — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 Simply put, the Freedom House training set the stage for the national standard of EMT training still in use today. — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 18 June 2026 Emergency services must improve, including reducing 911 response times to under five minutes and offering free EMT-to-paramedic training. — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026 Jensen fouled off three pitches, and one of them was lined right at an EMT. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for EMT
Recent Examples of Synonyms for EMT
  1. paramedic
  2. nurse
Noun
  • Municipal services were showcased, such as firefighter/paramedic expertise.
    — Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Pasadena Fire Captain Matt Caffey, also a paramedic for 28 years, helped fight last year’s Eaton fire in Southern California and said the smoke exposure from burning neighborhoods brings on coughing, vomiting and brain fog.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of paramedic
Noun
  • For Maryland nurses, aides, teachers and service workers, that can mean the difference between investing a small amount from each paycheck and staying locked out of wealth-building opportunities entirely.
    — Michael Faulkender, Baltimore Sun, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Hart is a registered nurse and lifestyle creator who is married to New York Knicks star Josh Hart and the mother of twin boys.
    — William Earl, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of nurse

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“EMT.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/EMT. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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