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
Angela Rodriguez
may 3, Sacbee.com, 3 May 2026
The goal, doctors say, is to count their survival in years, not days.
—Karen Weintraub, USA Today, 3 May 2026
From there, doctors would likely recommend additional blood work and imaging.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 2 May 2026
That care costs more, requiring highly specialized doctors and technologies.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
Fear of breaking the law has intensified The reverberations of Florida’s six-week ban have been felt in doctors’ offices and emergency departments across the state.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Efrén Manjarrez, president of the Society of Hospital Medicine, which represents doctors who work in inpatient units, also called for emergency measures.
—CNN Money, 1 May 2026
Lawyers and doctors can lose their licenses to practice, insider traders can be barred from the financial industry, public officials stripped of committee assignments, and dangerous speeding drivers should have their bad habit curbed.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
Colombia’s Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences said specialists including dentists, anthropologists and forensic doctors are identifying the victims.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
James Mercadante, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
The psychiatrist supervisor oversees doctors and other medical professionals who provide psychiatric care, while also delivering mental health services.
—Angela Rodriguez
may 3, Sacbee.com, 3 May 2026
The goal, doctors say, is to count their survival in years, not days.
—Karen Weintraub, USA Today, 3 May 2026
From there, doctors would likely recommend additional blood work and imaging.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 2 May 2026
That care costs more, requiring highly specialized doctors and technologies.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
Fear of breaking the law has intensified The reverberations of Florida’s six-week ban have been felt in doctors’ offices and emergency departments across the state.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Efrén Manjarrez, president of the Society of Hospital Medicine, which represents doctors who work in inpatient units, also called for emergency measures.
—CNN Money, 1 May 2026
Lawyers and doctors can lose their licenses to practice, insider traders can be barred from the financial industry, public officials stripped of committee assignments, and dangerous speeding drivers should have their bad habit curbed.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
Colombia’s Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences said specialists including dentists, anthropologists and forensic doctors are identifying the victims.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 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.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doctors
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But 15 states, including New York, Illinois and Maryland, have passed shield laws that protect clinics and physicians who provide the procedure across state lines.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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In a study published this week in the journal Science, researchers found that AI either matched or outperformed human physicians at diagnosing emergency room patients.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
2 May 2026
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Antisemitism is a moral problem, not a partisan one, and this resolution treats it as such.—
Alma Hernandez,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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Allina Health, which oversees six 340B entities in Minnesota, treats DEI and environmental activism as core priorities.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Apr. 2026
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Sleep is when the body repairs itself and the mind takes a brief vacation.—
Helen Dennis,
Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
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One of the most expensive costs around Colorado is around housing, not just the cost of renting but also repairs.—
Mekialaya White,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The staff tailors interactions to comfort levels, and there is no pressure to touch anything if a visitor is nervous.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
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Because business needs vary, Discover PB tailors its services to each, Lee said.—
Steven Mihailovich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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The findings point to a system that adapts under stress rather than failing.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
1 May 2026
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And while it’s often associated with sprawling garden beds, zucchini adapts beautifully to container growing.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
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Real-time obstacle detection means the K1 identifies and navigates around objects in its path, while dynamic cutting adaptation adjusts its approach based on terrain changes.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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Doughty added that the band adjusts its set to match the diverse audience the festival attracts.—
Alex Distefano,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The platform compares plans based on usage and clarifies performance and speed requirements so users can pick a long-term plan that suits their household.—
Wyles Daniel,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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Customers can also upload an image — for example showing their outfit, or the weather — for a menu item that suits their mood.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Doctors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doctors. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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