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
Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
Sleep doctors recommend several strategies parents can use to help teens.
—NPR, 2 Nov. 2025
However, the same release stressed that more high-quality studies are needed before doctors can recommend it across the board.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
The maze is quite scary, including an It-style clown with a chainsaw, chainsaw-wielding doctors in scrubs, and Beryl at the center of it all as the town’s biggest cultural claim to fame, the Headless Horseman.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
Those with serious illnesses who go to the doctor frequently would be best suited by buying a good health insurance plan with a broad network of doctors and, ideally, a lower deductible, McClanahan said.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Previous testimony from doctors on her care team revealed Zwerner’s injuries were life-threatening after a bullet narrowly missed her heart.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Roberts had just taken a leave of absence from the show after doctors diagnosed her with myelodysplastic syndrome, a form of cancer.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Said to offer a level of care not currently available in any other local program, patients would be overseen by doctors and nurses who would oversee withdrawal management and therapy designed to prevent relapses.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
James Mercadante, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
His doctors lowered the dosage and slowed the injection time to give his body a better chance — but even that didn't work.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
Sleep doctors recommend several strategies parents can use to help teens.
—NPR, 2 Nov. 2025
However, the same release stressed that more high-quality studies are needed before doctors can recommend it across the board.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
The maze is quite scary, including an It-style clown with a chainsaw, chainsaw-wielding doctors in scrubs, and Beryl at the center of it all as the town’s biggest cultural claim to fame, the Headless Horseman.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
Those with serious illnesses who go to the doctor frequently would be best suited by buying a good health insurance plan with a broad network of doctors and, ideally, a lower deductible, McClanahan said.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Previous testimony from doctors on her care team revealed Zwerner’s injuries were life-threatening after a bullet narrowly missed her heart.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Roberts had just taken a leave of absence from the show after doctors diagnosed her with myelodysplastic syndrome, a form of cancer.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Said to offer a level of care not currently available in any other local program, patients would be overseen by doctors and nurses who would oversee withdrawal management and therapy designed to prevent relapses.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
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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Her career began helping physicians through the early complexities of digital databases in the absence of information technology departments.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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This can range from having physicians who gear their clinical practices to better listen to autistic patients to work-from-home and other accommodations that encourage engagement with traditional employment.—
Joshua Anbar,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Interpretation treats literature as a set of symbols, or in other words, representations.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
3 Nov. 2025
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Before long, Dark Renaissance treats Marlowe as a confirmed and known unbeliever.—
Isaac Butler,
The Atlantic,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Eating protein helps stimulate muscle protein synthesis, which is a process that builds and repairs muscle tissue.—
Beth Krietsch,
Outside,
25 Oct. 2025
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Luckily, my friend is a master seamstress and repairs my shoe on the spot.—
R29 Team,
Refinery29,
17 Sep. 2025
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The company tailors its offerings to meet diverse consumer needs, often through smaller pack sizes, localized flavors, and affordable formats.—
Joe Cornell,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Whether designing Tribeca apartments or Florida beach houses, the firm tailors its interiors to the location and architecture of the home.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
2 Sep. 2025
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Miškinis and writer Eglė Vertelytė (who adapts Rimantas Kmita’s semi-autobiographical novel) masterfully dodge genre tropes, avoiding confining their characters to simplistic labels and keeping the focus of their arcs self-motivated.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
30 Oct. 2025
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Fueled by technology, our language adapts to new slang trends more rapidly than ever.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Jackson adjusts his camera so his lower half isn’t visible.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Kansas City Star,
30 Oct. 2025
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California adjusts lottery prizes based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The bacon cheeseburger, with plenty of thick-cut bacon, suits us just fine.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
22 Oct. 2025
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For both, the calm companionship of senior dogs suits their life perfectly.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Doctors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doctors. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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