as in doctor
a person specially trained in healing human medical disorders
currently completing a residency as an emergency room doc
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Recent Examples of doc
Applegate was released after his May 23 arrest, and returned to Sabrina Carpenter's home on May 24 and May 25, according to the singer's private security guards in court docs.
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Andrea Dresdale,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
After the tournament, Netflix will likely keep soccer fans engaged with sports docs before airing the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in its biggest dive into sports broadcasting to date.
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Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
17 June 2026
Fast forward to May and Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, filed for divorce from her citing irreconcilable differences, according to court docs obtained and reviewed by Entertainment Weekly.
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Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
According to court docs, Wacasey approved of the procedure.
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Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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Andrea Dresdale,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
After the tournament, Netflix will likely keep soccer fans engaged with sports docs before airing the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in its biggest dive into sports broadcasting to date.
—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
17 June 2026
Fast forward to May and Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, filed for divorce from her citing irreconcilable differences, according to court docs obtained and reviewed by Entertainment Weekly.
—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
According to court docs, Wacasey approved of the procedure.
—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doc
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The complications are horrifying doctors.
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Companies are aggressively marketing home medical kits containing prescription antibiotics and other drugs for self-treatment, bypassing traditional doctor visits.
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Her physicians advised against hormone replacement therapy (HRT) but offered few solutions.
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While portals offer a vital communication channel for patients facing long appointment wait times, the cognitive load on physicians is immense.
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“Doc.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doc. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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