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Recent Examples of paramedic
Firefighters and paramedics rushed to his hotel Sunday night.
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Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 15 July 2025
The paramedic treated the angler to stabilize him, then slowly made their way back to the trail across Corral Creek and difficult terrain, officials said.
—Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025
Conservation officers responded to the scene around 11 a.m.
Francis was transported by Portage Fire Department paramedics to Northwest Health – Porter, where he was treated and released.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
When American Medical Response paramedics arrived at 8:34 p.m., McClure spoke to Barcenas from about three feet away as officers continued to restrain the man.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 11 July 2025
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Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 15 July 2025
The paramedic treated the angler to stabilize him, then slowly made their way back to the trail across Corral Creek and difficult terrain, officials said.
—Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025
Conservation officers responded to the scene around 11 a.m.
Francis was transported by Portage Fire Department paramedics to Northwest Health – Porter, where he was treated and released.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
When American Medical Response paramedics arrived at 8:34 p.m., McClure spoke to Barcenas from about three feet away as officers continued to restrain the man.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paramedic
Noun
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Taylor, an aspiring nurse who had been working as an EMT, was in her apartment with her boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, when the officers busted into the home without warning.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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So did Funke’s boss from his other part-time job, as an EMT.—
Audrey Dutton,
ProPublica,
16 July 2025
Noun
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The nurse, who works in the delivery unit at Dell Children's and has worked in post-surgery recovery units there, is well-conditioned to care for a child after surgery, but trying to keep her own active 2-year-old immobile following surgery felt overwhelming.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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At the vet’s office, a nurse (Maria Ru-djen, in a wild performance) who’s prone to major oversharing tangents helps guide the owner and dogs through a gauntlet of feelings and risks in the course of a real-time visit that leaves everyone in the clinic changed.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
30 July 2025
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“Paramedic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paramedic. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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