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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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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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
Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2026
If a doctor thinks a patient may have endometriosis, the decision to perform a laparoscopy should be discussed together.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 3 Mar. 2026
Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Jennifer also doctored an acceptance letter from Ryerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University).
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Gruening, who trained as a doctor, spent his early career as a foreign-policy journalist, and was an editor at The Nation.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2026
If a doctor thinks a patient may have endometriosis, the decision to perform a laparoscopy should be discussed together.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
The documentary includes an interview with a whistleblower who claimed bosses told him to doctor evidence to exculpate the agency in the death of Hernández Rojas.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Jennifer also doctored an acceptance letter from Ryerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University).
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doctor
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All 12 of its freestanding ERs, including the one in Plantation, and its over 100 HCA Florida physician offices also accept the insurance, including Medicare Advantage, HMO and ACA plans associated with Florida Blue.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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Cardiologist and researcher Eric Topol pointed to five studies in which AI systems working independently outperformed physicians who had access to AI as a tool.—
William Warr,
Time,
4 Mar. 2026
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But because of the area’s shortage of medical specialists, the New Mexico Human Services Department requested a waiver on his behalf that permitted him to resume practice and continue treating cancer patients as the only oncologist in all of Luna County, a remote rural region.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Erie County Health Department told CNN that medical examiner records are treated as confidential medical records and would only be shared with law enforcement and others legally entitled to them.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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O'Herrin is less worried about damage to the pipes than the possibility of having to cut a tree down to repair or replace the sewer line.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Plans for repairing years-old storm damage to the bulkhead and balustrade at Jacksonville’s riverfront Memorial Park could be advancing by summer, city officials told park neighbors at a neighborhood update.—
Steve Patterson,
Florida Times-Union,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Uptown Loafers have built-in arch support, shock absorption, and a deep heel cup, so they’re designed to help alleviate foot pain without sacrificing that tailored, put-together look.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Mar. 2026
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With a client roster that includes Lindsay Lohan, Alix Earle, Sophia Culpo and more, O’Connell and Gropper are well-versed in tailoring their approach to a wide range of personal styles and occasions.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Mar. 2026
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Leake pushed back on that framing, arguing there is no need to fix what wasn’t broken.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2026
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Kanyinda’s goals as commissioner are to fix infrastructure, protect essential services with smart fiscal management and inclusive, responsive leadership.—
Rachel Royster
Updated March 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
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Their focus on youth in recruitment demands that older heads (in relative terms, at least — Neto and Fernandez are 25) can alleviate the pressure while players adjust to Chelsea and, in Gittens’ case, the Premier League.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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McDonald said adjusting to tough competition levels up UCLA.—
Anthony Solorzano,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Public spaces are accessible, though the historic nature of the building means some architectural features have been adapted rather than purpose-built.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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Many dishes are inspired by his TV appearances, and some are later adapted for the restaurant’s menu.—
Eva Remijan-Toba,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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The Shibaura location puts the property at the forefront of Tokyo's waterfront development, with easy access to both Haneda Airport and the city center.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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Bam Adebayo put together a strong performance for the Heat, finishing with 29 points, 14 rebounds, three assists and one steal in 37 minutes.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Doctor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doctor. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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