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also paramedical
as in EMT
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Recent Examples of paramedic
Deputies attended to him before paramedics took him to Palomar Medical Center in Escondido.
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Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
Despite life-saving efforts by deputies and Cal Fire paramedics, she was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the sheriff's office.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
The ground teams called in helicopters who lowered paramedics, Murphy said.
—Mandy Taheri, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
The man was treated by paramedics for minor injuries.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2025
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Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
Despite life-saving efforts by deputies and Cal Fire paramedics, she was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the sheriff's office.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
The ground teams called in helicopters who lowered paramedics, Murphy said.
—Mandy Taheri, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
The man was treated by paramedics for minor injuries.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paramedic
Noun
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Sonia Agron at her EMT graduation ceremony in Fort Trotten, New York.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2025
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The majority of their careers were spent on the frontlines, Joe as an NYPD officer, and Sonia as an EMT.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, two nurses had called and messaged Mayes’ grandson in Virginia, Waddell, and told him to check on Mayes.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2025
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This year, Aftershock is continuing to offer layaway ticket purchases with just $1 down, as well as discounted four-day and single day passes to first responders, active duty military and medical professionals and nurses.—
Dave Brooks,
Billboard,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Rule of Jenny Pen stars Lithgow as Dave Crealy, a seemingly gentle man who secretly terrorizes the residents with a sadistic game involving the titular dementia doll.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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At the request of residents, ombudsmen work with residents, family members, administrators and other to resolve complaints of residents.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Paramedic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paramedic. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
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