therapist
noun
a person trained in the use of physical methods, as exercises, heat treatments, etc., in treating or rehabilitating the sick or wounded or helping patients overcome physical defects.
therapists
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pluralof therapist.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Ms. Hepola, despite well-meaning nudges from therapists, family members and friends, couldn’t seem to find the exit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
It certainly keeps advisers, lawyers, doctors, therapists, courts and prisons in business.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026
They wanted advice on how to protect themselves against potential legal action and discrimination allegations if they let the therapists go.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
Staff were not trained therapists, she said, so it was hard to know how to navigate these discussions with students.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
I know doctors’ appointments run over, but therapists?
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
