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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
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.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
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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Investors have largely shrugged off bouts of geopolitical brinkmanship, treating recent episodes, including the standoff over Greenland, as noise rather than a lasting risk.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2026
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Teams benefit most from treating an athlete’s symptoms, not tying recovery to external factors.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
26 Jan. 2026
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The couple began repairing and renovating the house after Irene, but before that work was done, Superstorm Sandy struck the next year, destroying brand new windows and other furnishings inside.—
Maleena Muzio,
Hartford Courant,
31 Jan. 2026
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Being a self-repairing sack of meat, even in 2026, still has its advantages.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Jan. 2026
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Cover pan; cook, stirring occasionally and adjusting heat as needed to ensure mixture stays at a gentle simmer, until fennel is very tender, 15–20 minutes.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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There are physical control buttons on the headphones for turning ANC on and off and adjusting the volume.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Keep it to a minimum so the tree can focus on its foliage rather than healing its wounds.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2026
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People have begun to donate food and water, and the community supports each other, especially protesters who have healing professions like therapists, Stauffer said.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The crash took out power in the area, which crew members worked on fixing as soon as the scene was secure.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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The last step of fixing a water stain on a wall or ceiling is often painting over it in the matching wall or ceiling color.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
27 Jan. 2026
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For a coach who thinks running the ball is for squares and suckers, that’s not exactly adapting one’s philosophy to fit your personnel.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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Joe Robert Cole is adapting the book for the screen and will also serve as executive producer and showrunner in addition to directing multiple episodes, including the first.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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Reading and reconstructing these signals is exactly what Revoice is intended to do.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
21 Jan. 2026
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The project involves reconstructing 350 linear feet of boardwalk from Coffee Creek Park to Lois Lane.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Louis Vuitton used straighter tailoring proportions on their oversized tailoring, giving an illusion of structure while still providing movement, while Japanese label TAAKK creatively used pleated pants as a contrast to everything from furry bomber jackets to chunky sweater vests.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Prices start around 180 euros for a jersey T-shirt and 370 euros for tops in tailoring fabrics such as poplin shirts and go up to 1,300 euros for blazers and 1,900 euros for leather garments.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Doctoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doctoring. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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