as in physician
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 to treat
to give medical treatment to
a pledge to doctor the burn victims until they were whole again
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as in to repair
to put into good shape or working order again
spends his spare time doctoring old clocks
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as in to tailor
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 doctor
Mara Gordon, NPR, 31 May 2025
Frequently Asked Questions Can doctors tell the difference between alcoholic and non-alcoholic fatty liver?
—Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 31 May 2025
Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2025
Throughout the city and social media on Thursday, Chicagoans quickly embraced the USA's first pope as a cultural icon, with memes and doctored photos showing Pope Leo holding Chicago hot dogs and other city food favorites.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 10 May 2025
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Noun
The majority of doctors would prefer to not work with disabled people, according to Dr. Lisa Iezzoni's research.
—Mara Gordon, NPR, 31 May 2025
Frequently Asked Questions Can doctors tell the difference between alcoholic and non-alcoholic fatty liver?
—Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 31 May 2025
Verb
That includes 24 instances in which companies were cited for doctoring their samples sent for testing, either by drying them in dehydrators, passing them through ozone machines, or treating them with hydrogen peroxide, among other methods.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2025
Throughout the city and social media on Thursday, Chicagoans quickly embraced the USA's first pope as a cultural icon, with memes and doctored photos showing Pope Leo holding Chicago hot dogs and other city food favorites.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doctor
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By then, Bustamante had found a new passion, going back to school to become a physician’s assistant.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
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The bill also prohibits physicians and other health care providers from sharing any information about these services or related consultation with the minor’s parent or guardian without the minor’s express consent, according to the bill’s analysis.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
28 May 2025
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All six victims are still being treated, with one listed was seriously injured while the others received more minor injuries, according to police.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 June 2025
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The Trump administration and the European Union are fast-tracking discussions toward a trade deal, but America’s right sometimes treats the bloc as more foe than friend.—
Adam Goldman Jeanna Smialek Ameera Harouda Miriam Jordan,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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The vehicles are equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines repaired incorrectly under recall 23V380.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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Thinking of the long-term and sending shoes back to be repaired and rejuvenated is the right approach for the future. FC: Crockett & Jones has featured in several James Bond films.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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The legislation would also make the credit partially refundable, which would offer more assistance tailored directly to low- and middle-income working families.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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After all three bids came in over the agency’s $23.4 million budget, the project’s design was tweaked and San Diego funneled $3.6 million in supplemental money for fixing the pavement, changing traffic signals and other work.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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But the systems that seem fixed are actually software that can be rewritten.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2025
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New steering column paddles adjust regenerative braking to recapture energy, but there’s no one-pedal setting to bring the bZ to a full stop.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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But in sunny Southern California, many of our native plants adapted to hot, dry summers by choosing that time to go dormant.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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He’s got his blindspots defensively, but has the physical traits to adapt to the Premier League.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Trump was given 10 days to put the injunction into effect, per the order accompanying the ruling.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
30 May 2025
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Not to be overlooked, the move puts Airbnb in business with the largest concert promoter and live entertainment company in the world.—
Cathy Applefeld Olson,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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“Doctor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doctor. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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