as in doctor
a person specially trained in healing human medical disorders
currently completing a residency as an emergency room doc
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Chaka Khan, Chuck D & More Interviewed In Average White Band Doc
A doc about influential 1970s Scottish group Average White Band will include exclusive interviews with Chaka Khan, Questlove, Chuck D, Flavor Flav, Mark Ronson, DJ Premier, and Michael McDonald.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 May 2025
In his new role, Swartz will focus on expanding Pioneer’s slate of factual content across many different genres, including feature docs, limited series and docuseries, with the goal of reaching younger audiences.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 15 May 2025
Ashleigh’s seizure, at least, gives the docs some important intel: Something other than the tumor is causing her weight loss.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 11 May 2025
Many of these docs can be tied up in licensing restrictions and are actually only allowed to be shown at festivals, which makes Doc N’ Roll’s model an ideal home for them.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 May 2025
In his new role, Swartz will focus on expanding Pioneer’s slate of factual content across many different genres, including feature docs, limited series and docuseries, with the goal of reaching younger audiences.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 15 May 2025
Ashleigh’s seizure, at least, gives the docs some important intel: Something other than the tumor is causing her weight loss.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 11 May 2025
Many of these docs can be tied up in licensing restrictions and are actually only allowed to be shown at festivals, which makes Doc N’ Roll’s model an ideal home for them.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doc
Noun
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This incident directly led to a rule change, giving doctors the final authority over player removal, rather than the manager.—
Geoff Scott,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Still, the only advice for men for now is to talk the issue over carefully with their doctors.—
Ronnie Cohen,
NPR,
21 May 2025
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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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“Doc.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doc. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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