as in doctor
a person specially trained in healing human medical disorders
you should always consult a physician if you develop a high fever
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Recent Examples of physician
In contrast, followers of the German physician Wilhelm Griesinger thought that madness would not be cured until the brain abnormalities that caused it were discovered.
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Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
The third individual is identified as a physician and scientists who received federal research funding, though not for bat coronaviruses.
—Daniel Payne, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
Larkin University plans to open a new college of osteopathic medicine in the Naranja area of South Miami-Dade to address Florida’s worsening physician shortage.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
After consulting with the Ravens’ team physician — and those of the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants — DeCosta became uncomfortable with the prognosis.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
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Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
The third individual is identified as a physician and scientists who received federal research funding, though not for bat coronaviruses.
—Daniel Payne, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
Larkin University plans to open a new college of osteopathic medicine in the Naranja area of South Miami-Dade to address Florida’s worsening physician shortage.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
After consulting with the Ravens’ team physician — and those of the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants — DeCosta became uncomfortable with the prognosis.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for physician
Recent Examples of Synonyms for physician
doctor
Noun
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The group contains multiple doctors and lawyers.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Washington Post,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Charlotte Observer spoke to North Carolina doctors about how to mitigate your colon cancer risk by eating less red meat, less ultraprocessed food and more fiber.—
Eva Flowe
April 28,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Physician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physician. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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