podiatrists

noun

plural of podiatrist
as in physicians
chiefly US a medical professional who treats injuries and diseases of the foot

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Recent Examples of podiatrists Vionic’s Uptown Loafers are a great example, praised by Oprah and podiatrists for their shock-absorbing cushioning, deep heel cup, and contoured arch support that make activities like sightseeing or museum hopping easy (and fashionable). — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026 While many podiatrists frequently advise avoiding flip-flops because of their lack of support, this Clarks style is different. — Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026 Your Questions, Answered What kind of sandals do podiatrists recommend? — Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026
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  1. physicians
  2. doctors
  3. ophthalmologists
  4. pediatricians
  5. obstetricians
  6. pathologists
  7. docs
  8. medics
Noun
  • Hospital physicians would later detail her case in a 2019 medical journal article without naming X2.
    — Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Swelling and spinal shock can cloud the earliest neurological picture, and physicians repeat examinations over time for good reason, as many people once given a grave prognosis go on to recover.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of physicians
Noun
  • Hollywood mogul Ari Emanuel and his brothers Zeke and Rahm have donated $550,000 towards a program to train Palestinian doctors from the West Bank at the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center in Israel.
    — Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Knight claimed that Afeni allegedly gave her son pills to end his life, though doctors brought him back.
    — Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of doctors
Noun
  • In recent years, medical credit cards have made their way into the South Florida offices of dentists, ophthalmologists and other doctors as one way people can finance their care.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
  • Sunglasses, hats recommended for sun protection AHN ophthalmologists say many people remember sunscreen but often forget eye protection.
    — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Definition of ophthalmologists
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  • ProPublica gathered death records from coroners and police in five Idaho counties and shared them with more than a dozen pediatricians and birthing specialists.
    — Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Parents are increasingly asking pediatricians to delay, space out, or altogether forgo immunizations for their children.
    — Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of pediatricians
Noun
  • Traditionally, obstetricians were required to be on call when their patients went into labor.
    — Kim Elsesser, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Imagine if obstetricians could identify during pregnancy which women were at high risk for severe postpartum depression.
    — Jamie Maguire, STAT, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of obstetricians
Noun
  • In both cases, the pathologists have waited for the results of toxicology tests, which can take weeks to complete.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Board members Tennessee Walker and Laurie George apologized to speech-language pathologists over April staffing cuts, and Licata pledged a recruitment and retention report within two weeks.
    — Star-Telegram staff. Produced with AI assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of pathologists
Noun
  • Those are just a few of the short docs in the HollyShorts lineup.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2026
  • After the repairs, the docs take the bike for a final spin before giving it a clean bill of health.
    — Melissa May, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of docs
Noun
  • An ambulance sent to rescue her was also attacked by the Israeli military, killing two medics.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Bystanders in the area immediately came to the woman’s aid until officers and medics from the fire department arrived.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of medics

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“Podiatrists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/podiatrists. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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