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
Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026
The heart of his defense may hinge on allegations that his doctors didn’t attempt to place him on a psychiatric hold amid the shift in medication, despite his concerning behavior.
—New York Daily News, Boston Herald, 21 Feb. 2026
If a mother is having a high-risk pregnancy and that baby is being monitored for a heart condition, both doctors could see them together at the Lakeway location.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
Some teachers and staff were concerned about losing their doctors when DPS pondered ending its 52 year relationship with Kaiser Permanente.
—Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
On Saturday, doctors at Children’s Hospital of Orange County in California described the details of one case in the New England Journal of Medicine.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 21 Feb. 2026
For its candidates in each of Hungary's 106 individual voting constituencies, Tisza has largely drawn on political neophytes locally active as entrepreneurs, doctors, economists, educators and other professionals.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Feb. 2026
Medics took him to Bellevue Hospital, where doctors performed emergency brain surgery.
—Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
The task force of cancer doctors and intelligence analysts that Blumenthal assembled helped to change that.
—Erik German, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
James Mercadante, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
The shift also can set off a scramble to find new doctors or specialists that accept the patient’s insurance.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026
The heart of his defense may hinge on allegations that his doctors didn’t attempt to place him on a psychiatric hold amid the shift in medication, despite his concerning behavior.
—New York Daily News, Boston Herald, 21 Feb. 2026
If a mother is having a high-risk pregnancy and that baby is being monitored for a heart condition, both doctors could see them together at the Lakeway location.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
Some teachers and staff were concerned about losing their doctors when DPS pondered ending its 52 year relationship with Kaiser Permanente.
—Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
On Saturday, doctors at Children’s Hospital of Orange County in California described the details of one case in the New England Journal of Medicine.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 21 Feb. 2026
For its candidates in each of Hungary's 106 individual voting constituencies, Tisza has largely drawn on political neophytes locally active as entrepreneurs, doctors, economists, educators and other professionals.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Feb. 2026
Medics took him to Bellevue Hospital, where doctors performed emergency brain surgery.
—Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
The task force of cancer doctors and intelligence analysts that Blumenthal assembled helped to change that.
—Erik German, Fortune, 15 Feb. 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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Bills filed in 2026 would have allowed Broward Health and Memorial to collaborate so physicians like me could care for more patients across the county.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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Some people receive care from nurse practitioners, who are supervised by physicians.—
Amber Gaudet
Updated February 20,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Programming that treats culture as the lens Vine Street’s Black History Month approach isn’t a seasonal costume.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2026
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The hospital also operates the Neil Reitman Pediatric Burn Institute, which treats children with all forms of burn injuries.—
Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, researchers at Texas A&M University created a dynamic material that repairs itself after being punctured by shifting from a solid to a liquid state and back again.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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After a rinse-off mask and a day and night serum (which won a PEOPLE beauty award in 2025) it's added a balm which repairs split ends by relinking broken bonds for visibly healthier hair.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
3 Feb. 2026
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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 system adapts to your lifestyle rather than forcing you to adapt to it.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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Backrooms revealed its spooky first footage for the horror feature that adapts Kane Parsons’ YouTube series.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Feb. 2026
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Dunn finds himself in the difficult position of having to handle the ball, score and play defense as the team adjusts to new players and the absence of others.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
27 Feb. 2026
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The bill also adjusts a recent law that set the minimum age for Kindergarten at 5 years old.—
CT Mirror,
Hartford Courant,
27 Feb. 2026
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The image also suits the curious balance of stark realism and overt, artsy theatricality that fuels Meghan Kennedy’s fascinating script, which had its world premiere off-Broadway in the fall of 2024 and was swiftly embraced by the regional theater world.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
21 Feb. 2026
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Joonhee Park’s grayscale set design, complemented by Ben Carne’s fluorescent lighting, particularly suits Marlene’s harsh corporate world, but the chilly look also nods to Thatcherite austerity throughout the play.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Doctors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doctors. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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