as in physicians
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 treats
to give medical treatment to
a pledge to doctor the burn victims until they were whole again
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as in repairs
to put into good shape or working order again
spends his spare time doctoring old clocks
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as in tailors
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 doctors
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2026
In 2016, Fitzpatrick had a 15½-hour surgery where doctors reconstructed half her tongue, using veins and arteries from her arm and thighs.
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John Lippert,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Whatever the cause, doctors have long warned that scratching too much can damage the skin.
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ABC News,
27 June 2026
Legal experts have pointed out to The Athletic before that plenty working in other professions — like lawyers, doctors, or teachers — would be suspended if under investigation for an offence as serious as rape.
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Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
After the attack, doctors believed Vogler would have to stay in the hospital for six months.
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James Cirrone,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
AIs will be our friends, our confidants, our therapists, our doctors, our employees, our business partners—and yes, in many cases, our romantic partners and lovers.
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Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
After four days in intensive care, doctors determined Jaxon had no brain activity and removed him from life support.
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Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
In Utah, doctors continue to reassure scared patients and lobby for better public health policy.
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Devi Shastri,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
These teams are working alongside tens of thousands of Venezuelan responders, including military personnel, police, firefighters, paramedics, doctors and psychologists.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2026
In 2016, Fitzpatrick had a 15½-hour surgery where doctors reconstructed half her tongue, using veins and arteries from her arm and thighs.
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John Lippert,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Whatever the cause, doctors have long warned that scratching too much can damage the skin.
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ABC News,
27 June 2026
Legal experts have pointed out to The Athletic before that plenty working in other professions — like lawyers, doctors, or teachers — would be suspended if under investigation for an offence as serious as rape.
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Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
After the attack, doctors believed Vogler would have to stay in the hospital for six months.
—
James Cirrone,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
AIs will be our friends, our confidants, our therapists, our doctors, our employees, our business partners—and yes, in many cases, our romantic partners and lovers.
—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
After four days in intensive care, doctors determined Jaxon had no brain activity and removed him from life support.
—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
In Utah, doctors continue to reassure scared patients and lobby for better public health policy.
—
Devi Shastri,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Verb
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.
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James Mercadante,
EW.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doctors
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According to the State Department, the three USAR teams include 312 personnel and 18 canine teams, including firefighters, physicians, structural engineers and canine search specialists.
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When millions of Americans lose healthcare coverage, the consequences extend beyond individual families to physicians, hospitals and communities nationwide.
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Supported by a gifted cast that includes Palestinian filmmaker Mohammad Bakri as a PLO commander, Riklis treats both sides with an equal amount of humanity and respect.
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Ciba treats them not as sweet peripheral matter, but as records of reading under pressure.
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This quickly repairs the barrier, thus slowing down the effects of father time and soothing inflammation.
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Delilah becomes single, repairs her relationship with Percy and allows her friend to take control of the Tavern.
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However, Craft House tailors its builds to suit owners' needs and there are lots of options available, including customizing its layout, selecting the building materials used, and even choosing full off-grid operation.
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While it may always be most readily associated with Wall Street antagonist Gordon Gekko—who Flusser famously outfitted—the business also tailors for women.
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The screenplay, written by Will McCormack and Rashida Jones, adapts writer-director Cesc Gay's 2021 Spanish film Sentimental, which was itself based on Gay's 2016 play, Los vecinos de arriba (The People Upstairs).
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They’re made from a pillowy foam that adapts to the shape of your foot over time, offering custom support in all the right places.
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Instead of catering to automobile traffic like typical intersection signal systems, Jung's invention adjusts crossing signal times based on the slowest pedestrian's pace.
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Its temperature sensor also monitors room temperature and adjusts airflow to ensure the home is never too hot or too cold.
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Its midi length suits a wide range of occasions, and its flutter-style cap sleeves and flared A-line skirt add eye-catching volume.
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Practical style and smart storage Available in multiple color options, the COOLIFE set allows travelers to choose a look that suits their personal style while also making luggage easier to identify at baggage claim.
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“Doctors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doctors. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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