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as in physicians
slang a person specially trained in healing human medical disorders ever more ornery as he grew older, he swore that he didn't need some croaker telling him that smoking was bad for his health
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as in crabs
an irritable and complaining person she becomes a real croaker when she's overtired
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Recent Examples of croakers The other key differences between the new species and other croakers lie within the body. —
Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025
Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025
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The Pitt explores the immense challenges faced by emergency room physicians and nurses in a crumbling American healthcare system.— Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
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But in the years since Covid began driving patients online, the number of physicians seeking multi-state licensure has ballooned to support the growing field of telehealth.— Katie Palmer, STAT, 23 Apr. 2026
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The tide pools around Haystack and elsewhere along Cannon Beach are extraordinary, with colorful sea stars, anemones, crabs, snails, coral, sponges, and sea slugs.— Kara Williams, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
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The beak — also called the jaw — is the only rigid portion, made of chitin, a tough material also found in the shells of crabs, lobsters and insects.— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
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Lawyers and doctors can lose their licenses to practice, insider traders can be barred from the financial industry, public officials stripped of committee assignments, and dangerous speeding drivers should have their bad habit curbed.— New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
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Colombia’s Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences said specialists including dentists, anthropologists and forensic doctors are identifying the victims.— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
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The pervasive popularity of the show and its creator will be the reason the complainers have no voice.— Rich Heldenfels, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
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If family needs cause drama, set kind boundaries and explain them to any complainers.— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
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Campers, hikers, and residents in rural areas should be aware of potential encounters as hungry bears venture out in search of food.— Christa Swanson, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
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Officials warn this can lead to more aggressive behavior and increase the likelihood of dangerous encounters, and, in some cases, lead to bears being euthanized.— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Croakers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/croakers. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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