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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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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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
Beth Warren, The Tennessean, 23 Aug. 2025
Make sure to talk to your doctor before taking sumatriptan during pregnancy.
—Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 23 Aug. 2025
Dominic Patten, Deadline, 14 May 2025
But the hotline led her to appreciate doctoring in a de-medicalized setting without unnecessary ultrasounds or bloodwork.
—Liana Simstrom, NPR, 22 June 2025
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Noun
National professional organizations representing doctors in both fields disagree.
—Beth Warren, The Tennessean, 23 Aug. 2025
Make sure to talk to your doctor before taking sumatriptan during pregnancy.
—Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 23 Aug. 2025
Verb
For months, the defense alleges the footage, which their client had previously apologized for the violence he is shown committing and then deleted the apology, was doctored and doesn’t tell the whole story.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 14 May 2025
But the hotline led her to appreciate doctoring in a de-medicalized setting without unnecessary ultrasounds or bloodwork.
—Liana Simstrom, NPR, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doctor
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The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, a professional organization with more than 60,000 members in North and South America, offers guidelines for physicians.—
Beth Warren,
The Tennessean,
23 Aug. 2025
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Tucked away behind gates off Moores Lane Road, the old log cabin on the site was originally crafted by a wealthy physician named Jabez Owen in the early 1800s.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
21 Aug. 2025
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After Aguilar was detained, police transported him to Maryvale Hospital to treat a cut on his right hand, court records said.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Lanez was stabbed in prison in May, which resulted in him being hospitalized to treat his injuries.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
25 Aug. 2025
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The vehicles were made with a faulty body control module, so dealers will repair the vehicles for free in two groups.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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Damage has been reported in 20 to 25 sites throughout Milwaukee County Parks, some of which needs to be repaired immediately for safety, such as sinkholes, erosion and damage to railings.—
Drake Bentley,
jsonline.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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If your family office is seeking to enhance its cyber resilience and protect its valuable assets, consider consulting with experts who specialize in cybersecurity solutions tailored to high-net-worth entities.—
Jason Lau,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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Industry analysts and executives say Spirit's troubles stemmed from its failure to fix its bloated cost structure in the first bankruptcy.—
Shivansh Tiwary,
USA Today,
31 Aug. 2025
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This Cardinals team still has a lot of holes to fix, and new head coach Mike Uremovich is going to have his work cut out for him.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Getting hospital privileges at Wisconsin's various health institutions sometimes requires mental health disclosure, although some organizations, like UW Health, have adjusted their questions to remove these disclosures.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Navigating these divergent end uses means adapting not just to market demand but to the geopolitical and policy priorities behind it.—
Robert Ginsburg,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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This article has been adapted from Ilana Kurshan’s forthcoming memoir, Children of the Book.—
Ilana Kurshan,
The Atlantic,
24 Aug. 2025
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After Domingue removed Panaro from the block, Reilly put Rylie Jeffries up for eviction as a replacement.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Powell is also expected to announce a policy shift that could keep interest rates higher over the longer term as officials put more emphasis on keeping inflation contained.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Doctor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doctor. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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