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
Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
But everything changed when doctors tried a cutting-edge approach to pain management.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
Borg’s doctors apparently wanted Borg to have such follow-up immediately.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Hospitals can require qualifying patients to pay up to 4% of their income toward their main bill, and up to 2% of their income for doctors’ fees.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2025
In July, Sanders announced doctors had removed his bladder following the discovery of a tumor.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Currently, diabetes tests are typically done through blood tests carried out at doctors' offices or labs.
—New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2025
James Mercadante, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
Following the surgery, his body swelled dangerously, and his lungs collapsed, forcing doctors to place him on a ventilator.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
But everything changed when doctors tried a cutting-edge approach to pain management.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
Borg’s doctors apparently wanted Borg to have such follow-up immediately.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Hospitals can require qualifying patients to pay up to 4% of their income toward their main bill, and up to 2% of their income for doctors’ fees.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2025
In July, Sanders announced doctors had removed his bladder following the discovery of a tumor.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Currently, diabetes tests are typically done through blood tests carried out at doctors' offices or labs.
—New Atlas, 30 Aug. 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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Founded by a pair of physicians, it was developed to grow plants that could be used to treat diseases, referred to as physic garden.—
Jeanine Barone,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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In fiscal year 2024, the Conrad 30 program filled 1,010 positions for physicians across the country, according to 3RNET.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Polestar 5’s interior is primarily designed for four people, but can carry five at a pinch, and treats them all to a four-zone climate control air conditioner, and the front seats have both heating and ventilation.—
Michael Taylor,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Among them was a Whipple procedure, which is an operation that treats tumors and other conditions in the pancreas, small intestine and bile ducts, according to the Mayo Clinic.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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On today’s models, repairs as simple as replacing a windshield wiper can require access to a vehicle’s computer systems to appropriately diagnose and fix the problem.—
Dwayne Myers,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Aug. 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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Instruction that tailors these lessons to the challenges faced by other identity groups could help many other students succeed.—
Filomena Nunes,
The Conversation,
12 Aug. 2025
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The film very loosely adapts one tale from the lore of the titular Chinese protection deity, an eccentric-looking boy warrior of mystical, demonic birth.—
Derek Robertson,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Exercise itself stresses the heart, towards the goal of boosting heart health in the long-run as the organ adapts.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
4 Sep. 2025
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Initially, Ugarte is marked by Kevin De Bruyne, but once Mazraoui plays the ball to Mainoo, the Uruguay midfielder adjusts his position to be a passing option.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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California adjusts lottery prize amounts based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The nature of the terrain mostly suits waterfowl, and serves as a base for duck hunting in the winter.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Simplifi includes a simpler retirement planner that suits both younger individuals and those close to retirement.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Doctors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doctors. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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