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
Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2026
Brie received her first cancer diagnosis in 2020 after doctors found an 8-centimeter tumor in Brie's abdomen and cancer that had spread elsewhere in her back.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 22 Oct. 2025
By doctoring their stones, of course.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 17 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Pediatricians continue to urge parents to talk to their own child's doctor and to trust their medical guidance.
—Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2026
Brie received her first cancer diagnosis in 2020 after doctors found an 8-centimeter tumor in Brie's abdomen and cancer that had spread elsewhere in her back.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
Health savings accounts, or HSAs, let those with high-deductible health plans set aside pre-tax money for medical expenses — from Advil and X-rays to doctor’s visits.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 22 Oct. 2025
By doctoring their stones, of course.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doctor
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Most are given the heartfelt gift at the end of their first appointment with a physician following their cancer diagnosis.—
Hunter Boyce,
AJC.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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At the time, physicians cautioned that another pregnancy could trigger a serious relapse.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Doctors and medical practices who wanted to avoid the hassle and headaches of dealing with insurers, or who wanted to be able to treat uninsured patients, were sometimes open to unorthodox payment methods.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Their over 200 guests were then treated to dinner under a tent by the lake.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Plumber, pipefitter and steamfitter These workers install and repair the systems that move water, gas, chemicals and steam in homes and businesses.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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Swanson has already had surgeries to repair an artery in his calf and repair his tibia bone.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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George, 64, wore a black tuxedo by Giorgio Armani tailored to perfection.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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The same rigor needs to be applied to training that is tailored to the distinct skills needed to thrive in a remote setting or manage distributed teams.—
Justin Harlan,
Fortune,
11 Jan. 2026
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Rather than just fix the problem, the sport might want to identify what exactly the problem is.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Some of the most compelling accessibility tech didn’t try to fix vision so much as translate the visual world into something usable.—
Eric Sullivan,
Scientific American,
9 Jan. 2026
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In addition to being moisture-wicking, the shearling lining helps to naturally adjust to your body’s temperature, keeping feet cool and dry.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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The series, which was adapted from Liz Moore's novel of the same name, centers on Seyfried's Mickey, a police officer who works in the Philadelphia neighborhood of Kensington at the height of the opioid crisis.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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These are the ones most likely to be adapted for crowd monitoring throughout cities.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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With her signature long waves gathered into a subtle bun at the nape of her neck, this style puts the focus on the sculptural wave framing Seyfried's face opposite a deep side part.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
12 Jan. 2026
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Jalen Brunson's running layup put New York up 72-62 early in the third quarter but the Blazers chipped away, pulling within 90-88 early in the fourth.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Doctor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doctor. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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