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doctor

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verb

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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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of doctor
Noun
A couple of years later, Ozzy saw a doctor who seemed to confirm what his family had feared about his initial surgery. Ellise Shafer, Variety, 7 Oct. 2025 Game of Thrones alum Clive Russell arrives as Crocus, a doctor/lighthouse keeper/Laboon's caretaker. Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
Meanwhile doctored images may include some original elements but have been edited to distort reality. Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025 After her godson doctors her résumé, Maya lands a C-suite job at a beauty company and almost immediately makes an enemy out of the boss’ daughter. James Mercadante, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for doctor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doctor
Noun
  • His personal physician, Admiral Cary Grayson, kept the severity of the stroke hidden from Congress and the American people, while his wife, first lady Edith Bolling Galt Wilson, surreptitiously took charge of matters of state.
    Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Sports medicine physician Jesse Morse described on X that Hill's injury was potentially career-ending.
    Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Growing up, Wynter Starks didn’t trick-or-treat like other kids.
    Eve Chen, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
  • If Ohtani is to be treated as a normal starter, however, could that mean changes in how the Dodgers deploy him?
    Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • In general, experts said residents can expect to spend one year to repair a home after a disaster.
    Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Plus, the high-quality protein in lean chicken helps to repair tissue and muscle.
    Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Meta launches online safety lessons for students Beyond apps and schools, Meta partnered with Childhelp to create a nationwide online safety curriculum tailored for middle schoolers.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
  • And, restoring and maintaining the health of Florida’s 1,100 springs will require further study to tailor appropriate interventions to each one.
    Christopher F. Meindl, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Vehicle owners are advised to park the vehicle outside and away from any structures and other vehicles until the recall is fixed.
    Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
  • So just fixing my diet, drinking a lot of water, stretching, moving every day, doing the right movements.
    Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Some models also feature adaptive noise cancellation to adjust ANC levels and ambient modes to allow specific sounds through, which helps noise control across different environments.
    Jackie Cucco, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Regardless, passengers will be able to control and adjust those settings, the spokesperson said.
    Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Fueled by technology, our language adapts to new slang trends more rapidly than ever.
    Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Crafted to adapt to the unique demands of each story, the guide provides flexibility while upholding the highest standards of journalistic integrity.
    Nashville Tennessean, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Let the filter dry completely before putting it back and using the blow dryer again.
    Cody Godwin, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Notre Dame had a 79-yard TD drive in the third quarter and a 52-yarder in the fourth to put the game away.
    Jim Keyser, Idaho Statesman, 5 Oct. 2025

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“Doctor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doctor. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.

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