hospitalists

noun

plural of hospitalist
as in physicians

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  1. physicians
  2. clinicians
  3. doctors
  4. docs
Noun
  • Families and physicians warn that uprooting residents with Alzheimer’s can trigger dangerous decline, while a severe shortage of specialized beds in the South Bay deepens a looming public health crisis.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • The United States could face a shortage of more than 140,000 physicians by 2038.
    — Matthew T. Drake, Fortune, 9 July 2026
Definition of physicians
Noun
  • Patients will first need prior authorization -- prescribing clinicians will submit documentation proving the patient meets strict body mass index (BMI) and health condition requirements.
    — Sony Salzman, ABC News, 1 July 2026
  • There is a general perception that clinicians are averse to new technology.
    — Zaman Shah, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of clinicians
Noun
  • In some cases, doctors may also measure levels of a specific brain chemical through a lumbar puncture or spinal tap.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • During her initial examination, doctors quizzed Couric about the date and current president.
    — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 8 July 2026
Definition of doctors
Noun
  • Court docs, obtained by the outlet, revealed the charges stemmed from an incident that allegedly occurred on May 27.
    — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
  • Elsewhere, Canarian docs reflect a broader market trend.
    — Callum McLennan, Variety, 19 June 2026
Definition of docs
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“Hospitalists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hospitalists. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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