as in doctors
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 docs
Since then, the reality TV stars have faced issues with the sale of their Georgia home, had some domestic disputes and Bierrmann has slammed his ex in court docs.
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Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Revealing docs may tip the win to Musk Thousands of pages of internal documents have already been shared, and both Musk and Altman have given depositions ahead of the trial’s start.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
It was supposed to be five docs.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2026
Mumford & Sons invite the camera onto the train for one of the most purely pleasurable concert docs in years.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
That franchise now faces stiff competition from Google’s docs and sheets products.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
There were four short docs released under the SNL50 banner, plus Questlove’s Ladies & Gentlemen…50 Years of SNL Music and Brent Hodge’s Downey Wrote That, all on Peacock and boasting myriad overlapping talking heads, filming locations and generally celebratory approaches to the beloved sketch show.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
It’s also distinguished by a bold approach to programming – in addition to docs, This Is Not a Fiction attracts audiences with a robust slate of mockumentaries.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
While the Fox and Sinclair docs are available for perusal on the FCC web site, the WSJ editorial likely commanded a much greater number of reader impressions.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Revealing docs may tip the win to Musk Thousands of pages of internal documents have already been shared, and both Musk and Altman have given depositions ahead of the trial’s start.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
It was supposed to be five docs.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2026
Mumford & Sons invite the camera onto the train for one of the most purely pleasurable concert docs in years.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
That franchise now faces stiff competition from Google’s docs and sheets products.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
There were four short docs released under the SNL50 banner, plus Questlove’s Ladies & Gentlemen…50 Years of SNL Music and Brent Hodge’s Downey Wrote That, all on Peacock and boasting myriad overlapping talking heads, filming locations and generally celebratory approaches to the beloved sketch show.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
It’s also distinguished by a bold approach to programming – in addition to docs, This Is Not a Fiction attracts audiences with a robust slate of mockumentaries.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
While the Fox and Sinclair docs are available for perusal on the FCC web site, the WSJ editorial likely commanded a much greater number of reader impressions.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for docs
Noun
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Those decisions belong to patients and families, with guidance from their doctors.—
Kathi Rigby,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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Despite a viral online claim, scientists and doctors have repeatedly said the anti-parasitic drug ivermectin is not a proven treatment.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Because what most directly punishes American physicians for seeking mental health care sits on a state medical licensure application.—
Frances Mei Hardin,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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LPNs play a critical role by delivering day-to-day care, working closely with RNs and physicians to ensure continuity and consistency.—
Dawn Chery-Mangine,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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“Docs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/docs. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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