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
Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Her mysterious symptoms puzzled doctors, at least one of whom suggested the pain was psychosomatic.
—Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
Cancer immunotherapy is used to treat many common cancers, including breast, colon and bladder, and doctors want to know if the COVID shot might also help extend survival for those patients.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
With a snip of a gene, doctors may one day permanently lower dangerously high cholesterol, possibly removing the need for medication, according to a new pilot study published Saturday in the New England Journal of Medicine.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
She’s been stealing from anybody and everybody — from hospitals, doctors’ offices, family members and her boyfriend’s family.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Sleep doctors say a little better understanding of the adolescent biology of bedtime can help your teen sleep more.
—NPR, 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
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
James Mercadante, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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In July, Sanders announced doctors had removed his bladder after the discovery of a tumor.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Her mysterious symptoms puzzled doctors, at least one of whom suggested the pain was psychosomatic.
—Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
Cancer immunotherapy is used to treat many common cancers, including breast, colon and bladder, and doctors want to know if the COVID shot might also help extend survival for those patients.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
With a snip of a gene, doctors may one day permanently lower dangerously high cholesterol, possibly removing the need for medication, according to a new pilot study published Saturday in the New England Journal of Medicine.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
She’s been stealing from anybody and everybody — from hospitals, doctors’ offices, family members and her boyfriend’s family.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Sleep doctors say a little better understanding of the adolescent biology of bedtime can help your teen sleep more.
—NPR, 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
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
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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In one recent Nature study, AI performed on par with non-expert physicians, evidence of how quickly algorithms are catching up to human clinicians in the exam room.—
Dr. Nicholas Cozzi,
Time,
10 Nov. 2025
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This fear from the box got in the way of patients being able to trust what their physicians were telling them.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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Sulfasalazine is an anti-inflammatory medication that treats certain autoimmune conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis (RA).—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
10 Nov. 2025
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The vegan baker treats lactose-free ice cream lovers to a dairy-free delight with a malted base featuring chunks of thick mint cookies for a crisp, chocolate-filled, and refreshingly cool flavor.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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In June, the Swain contingent provided Ronin the funding to buy a company that repairs and overhauls systems for commercial aircraft.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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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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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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The project, selected for Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF), adapts Chinese-American author Ying Chang Compestine’s bestselling 2016 YA book into a feature-length collection of four interconnected tales.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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Everything is without self-consciousness, and adapts and adapts, and just is.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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To maintain precision, KIMM developed a reinforcement learning algorithm that continuously adjusts the nozzle’s aiming angle using six degrees of freedom acceleration data to compensate for wave and hull movement.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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The spray nozzle adjusts from a fine mist to a steady stream for careful quantity control.—
Nicole Pyles,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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When purse shopping, there are endless options, but finding one that suits your personal style and needs is key.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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This plan suits renters, budget-minded households or anyone who wants a transparent, no-contract monthly internet service without surprises.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Doctors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doctors. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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