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as in treating
to give medical treatment to
a pledge to doctor the burn victims until they were whole again
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as in repairing
to put into good shape or working order again
spends his spare time doctoring old clocks
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as in adjusting
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 doctoring
Several subsequent investigations into the Russia probe have identified multiple errors into how it was conducted, and a former FBI lawyer pleaded guilty in 2020 to doctoring an email during the course of the inquiry.
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Eric Tucker,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
The investigation was sparked by concerns that Southern Coal was doctoring water testing reports required under a longstanding consent decree with the Justice Department and several states, one of the sources said.
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Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
In the book, Lazarides wrote about the time Banksy was arrested for doctoring a billboard in New York City.
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Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
In his counterclaims against Stalcup, the former analyst accused of stealing and doctoring documents alleges the 2023 capital calls used misleading statements to get people to pitch in.
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Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Feb. 2026
By doctoring their stones, of course.
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Owen Clarke,
Outside,
17 Sep. 2025
Subscribers of the adult forum allegedly harvested images of women from social media websites or public sources, before doctoring them and posting them along with misogynistic descriptions.
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Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
29 Aug. 2025
Eric Tucker,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
The investigation was sparked by concerns that Southern Coal was doctoring water testing reports required under a longstanding consent decree with the Justice Department and several states, one of the sources said.
—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
In the book, Lazarides wrote about the time Banksy was arrested for doctoring a billboard in New York City.
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Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
In his counterclaims against Stalcup, the former analyst accused of stealing and doctoring documents alleges the 2023 capital calls used misleading statements to get people to pitch in.
—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Feb. 2026
By doctoring their stones, of course.
—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
17 Sep. 2025
Subscribers of the adult forum allegedly harvested images of women from social media websites or public sources, before doctoring them and posting them along with misogynistic descriptions.
—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doctoring
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Teplinsky says treating the whole person, not just her breast cancer is vital.
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Amora needs to find out what Sincere told Melanie about their Casa connection and warn Melanie, if possible, that Sincere was treating Casa Amor like a hall pass.
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This included some store closures (including the majority of its off-price Saks Off 5th locations), tapping additional financing, and repairing relationships with brands.
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Blue Origin is hard at work at its Cape Canaveral launch pad, collecting debris and repairing the damage after an explosive accident last month.
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Adamala’s team fiddled with their cellular brew, switching genes in and out and adjusting concentrations of various molecules, to get the crucial information-carrying and protein-making genetic systems to jibe.
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Consider adjusting commission rates based on the type of sale.
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Within days of using it, my skin felt softer, looked more hydrated, and even began healing itself again.
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This vital initiative offers a sense of normalcy and healing through play, fostering teamwork, confidence, and essential life skills.
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Budget experts say fixing the deficit will require tax hikes, cuts to entitlement, or most likely, a combination of both.
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Washington finally wrote the rules down in the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, fixing the forty-hour week and time-and-a-half beyond it.
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Bateman agreed, acknowledging the pressure that comes with adapting a fan-favorite novel.
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The companies adapting fastest are not asking how AI will reshape their workforce.
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But when biomechanists actually modeled the skull of Smilodon fatalis, reconstructing its jaw muscles, its skull shape, the leverage its bite would have generated, the number that came back was almost embarrassing.
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The study calls for reconstructing those interchanges, which could include adding lanes for vehicles to enter or exit the highway.
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The headphone amp supplies two gain settings, tailoring the amount of amplification applied to the input signal to suit the varying sensitivities of headphones and IEMs.
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The program includes Missoni and tailoring atelier Saman Amel trunk shows, and multi-brand personal shopping experiences.
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“Doctoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doctoring. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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