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noun

ˈdäk-tər How to pronounce doctor (audio)
Definition of doctornext
as in physician
a person specially trained in healing human medical disorders we called a doctor as soon as we realized the baby was sick

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verb

1
as in to treat
to give medical treatment to a pledge to doctor the burn victims until they were whole again

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as in to repair
to put into good shape or working order again spends his spare time doctoring old clocks

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3
as in to tailor
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation slightly doctored his standard campaign speech for a collegiate audience

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Recent Examples of doctor
Noun
For questions or to find a nearby clinic or doctor, call the Public Health InfoLine at 833-540-0473. — Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 The former reality star first revealed on July 13 that doctors discovered an early-stage glioma, a slow-growing brain tumor, after getting a full-body MRI scan with Prenuvo. — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
Verb
The fake image claimed the official Nintendo names for the blocks were Orange Ricky, Blue Ricky, Cleveland Z, Rhode Island Z, Hero, Teewee, and Smashboy — but the image had been doctored. — Louis Peitzman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 June 2026 Following her second diagnosis, Evert allowed cameras to accompany her to doctor appointments and to film her son buzzing the last strands of her hair after chemotherapy. — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for doctor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doctor
  1. physician
  2. treat
  3. repair
  4. tailor
  5. fix
  6. adjust
  7. adapt
  8. put
Noun
  • As a physician who sees patients who take GLP-1s on a regular basis, doctor-patient conversations around these drugs have shifted substantially.
    — Jesse M. Pines, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The cast is led by Tolman, with Grier playing the grumpy emergency physician Ron.
    — Selome Hailu, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of physician
Verb
  • By Friday, the French Swimming Federation said the affected area had been treated, allowing athletes to return to the water and the event to proceed as planned.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • So is controlling blood pressure, treating chronic conditions such as diabetes, avoiding smoking, limiting excessive alcohol use, getting enough sleep and maintaining a healthy weight.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of treat
Verb
  • Olive oil may help with psoriasis and dandruff, while grapeseed oil can help repair hair that’s been damaged by chemicals.
    — Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The mechanic would often help repair the show’s signature vehicle, an orange 1969 Dodge Charger known as General Lee.
    — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of repair
Verb
  • The fit strikes the right balance between relaxed and tailored — not too baggy, not too fitted — while the raw hem adds a modern, lived-in finish.
    — Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The itinerary can be tailored to personal interests, whether that means diving deeper into shamanic traditions or following HUNTR/X’s culinary tour through the city.
    — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of tailor
Verb
  • Mosser has not come to the negotiating table just yet, but Richardson says his office is determined to fix a wrong.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • By identifying exactly what the frustration concerns before reacting, leaders are more likely to channel emotion toward fixing broken systems instead of attacking individuals.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of fix
Verb
  • When adjusting the texture, incorporate a teaspoon of flour or water at a time.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The psychiatrist diagnosed her with insomnia and worked to adjust her medication.
    — Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of adjust
Verb
  • Based on Cesc Gay’s 2020 Spanish film The People Upstairs, the screenplay for The Invite was adapted by actor-filmmakers Will McCormack and Rashida Jones.
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • OpenAI positioned Daybreak as a way for its ecosystem partners to use its most advanced artificial intelligence models to adapt to a rapidly changing threat landscape.
    — Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of adapt
Verb
  • Willy Adames and Rafael Devers singled to start the fourth against Melton, putting runners at the corners.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • As one University of Helsinki scholar of Chinese political economy put it, stablecoins can circulate beyond regulatory oversight, interfere with capital account management and complicate the central bank's control over settlement.
    — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
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