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doctor

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verb (1)

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as in to treat
to give medical treatment to a pledge to doctor the burn victims until they were whole again

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doctors

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noun (2)

plural of doctor

doctors

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verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of doctor
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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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Noun
Novant Health is incorporating mental health into other aspects of medical care to try to improve rates of early intervention, including asking questions about mental health during check-ups and increasing mental health staffing at doctor’s offices throughout the region. Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2025 Many men, including former President Joe Biden, whose case is advanced, do choose with their doctors to treat prostate cancer. Luisel Ricks-Santi, The Conversation, 20 May 2025
Verb
Trump has demanded $20 billion, alleging the interview was doctored to make Harris look better. Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025 The prince also suggested that a photograph of him and Giuffre, with his arm around her waist, was doctored. Nicole Acosta, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for doctor

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“Doctor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doctor. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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