family physicians

Definition of family physiciansnext
plural of family physician

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for family physicians
Noun
  • Kaiser Permanente is California’s largest private employer, with close to 19,000 physicians and more than 180,000 employees statewide.
    Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Those physicians worry the impacts will last long after the surge subsides.
    Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Onana has spent time in the gym and with doctors to understand his injury problems and how best to manage the risks.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
  • And in a country where Bollywood stars and social media influencers heavily shape body image, doctors worry the drugs could be misused.
    Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Family physicians.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/family%20physicians. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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