physical therapist

noun

Definition of physical therapistnext
as in nurse

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Recent Examples of physical therapist Depending on each patient’s needs, that team might include a menopause specialist, gynecologist or pelvic floor physical therapist alongside an oncologist. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 3 Aug. 2026 Shani Douglas, a physical therapist, learned about the giving circle through her volunteer work with the Center for Food Equity in Medicine. — Francine Knowles, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026 The mom of two praised the support of Jesse’s care network, which includes his pediatrician, neurology team, physical therapist, occupational therapist and pulmonology team. — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026 For now, anyone noticing changes in mobility should talk with a doctor or physical therapist about the support that makes sense today. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for physical therapist
Recent Examples of Synonyms for physical therapist
  1. nurse
  2. physiotherapist
  3. plastic surgeon
  4. resident
  5. EMT
  6. paramedic
  7. surgeon
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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  • Randau embarked on his own research, consulting archives in Germany, and history experts, to eventually uncover the physiotherapist’s SS membership card and other damning evidence.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The other half received eight weeks of personalized swimming instruction and four educational sessions with a physiotherapist.
    — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of physiotherapist
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  • The prime minister of the Nordic country posted a screen shot of the plastic surgeon’s offer on Instagram but without identifying him.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The prime minister of the Nordic country posted a screen shot of the plastic surgeon's offer on Instagram but without identifying him.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of plastic surgeon
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  • Black residents would represent 41% of the Central zone's population, and white residents would represent 49%.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2026
  • During his own censure item, Saunders apologized to his fellow city council members, city residents, county residents, and Kennell for his comments last month.
    — James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of resident
Noun
  • Her family was home, EMT quickly responded and an ECMO helicopter was called to Fairview Princeton from Fairview East Bank University.
    — Ubah Ali, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • At the end of the audio, an officer requested EMT and transport to an emergency room.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of EMT
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
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  • Once surgeons remove a tumor or cancerous lesion, the companies sequence it, looking for unique cancer mutations.
    — Mariam Sunny, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Poh Si Teng speaking with orthopedic surgeon Mark Perlmutter in his North Carolina home.
    — Leila Fadel, NPR, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of surgeon

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“Physical therapist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physical%20therapist. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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