PHYSICAL THERAPIST Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

physical therapist

noun

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

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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

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Noun

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

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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

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His death ignited anger in a small town where tensions between Black residents and the police have boiled over in recent years.

— Sophie Bates, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
The past month has brought a whirlwind of residents crowding into city council and planning and zoning meetings as a legal battle brews between the Lakes at Marshall Ridge Homeowners Association, the city of Keller and the town of Westlake.

— Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026

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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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Some help surgeons operate with greater precision, while others disinfect rooms, transport supplies, assist patients during rehabilitation, or provide comfort to people who are distressed.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
What the surgeon did has been lost to the annals of time, but after he was done and Vance recovered, his arm was 100% again.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

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