CROAKERS Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

croakers

noun

plural of croaker

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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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

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Noun

Navigating these forks is a mental burden that separates experienced physicians from those just starting out.

— Arya Rao, STAT, 19 Aug. 2026
That plan was put on hold following protests from physicians and patients.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026

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The meat is sweet, mild, and tender, and because fishermen remove only the claws before returning the crabs to the water, it’s also considered a more sustainable seafood choice.

— Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2026
More specifically, insects are invertebrates (animals without backbones) and are part of the arthropod phylum, which also includes spiders, crabs, and centipedes.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026

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Are they deluded into thinking that the complainers are just a squeaky wheel minority and the majority of fans are happy with it?

— Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 13 July 2026
However, the Lakers are complainers to begin with and have always gotten a favorable whistle.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026

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