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
Amy Marturana Winderl, SELF, 8 July 2025
Medical associations representing hundreds of thousands of doctors, medical professionals and scientists in the United States are suing the leaders of US health agencies for limiting who can get Covid-19 vaccines and for undermining overall vaccine confidence.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 7 July 2025
Sean Neumann, People.com, 5 June 2025
That screenshot was later said to be doctored, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
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Noun
If your dry mouth is chronic and/or caused by a Sjogren’s or a side effect of radiation, your doctor may write you a prescription for a drug that increases natural saliva production like pilocarpine (Salagen) or cevimeline (Evoxac).
—Amy Marturana Winderl, SELF, 8 July 2025
Medical associations representing hundreds of thousands of doctors, medical professionals and scientists in the United States are suing the leaders of US health agencies for limiting who can get Covid-19 vaccines and for undermining overall vaccine confidence.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 7 July 2025
Verb
Prostate cancer’s presence can be detected through a blood test, which can signal to doctor’s that a patient has symptoms of the disease.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 5 June 2025
That screenshot was later said to be doctored, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doctor
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Thousands of foreign medical residents fill gaps in U.S. hospitals The U.S. is projected to face a physician shortage in the next 11 years, per the Assn.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2025
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Under recent Medicare rule changes, physicians can bill for remote patient monitoring and virtual check-ins, opening revenue streams and supporting proactive outreach.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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These drugs also treat heart failure and kidney disease.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
8 July 2025
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Demeanor Men’s Linen-blend Shirt Breathable shirts are a summer essential, and luckily, Amazon’s outlet is treating shoppers to this stylish short-sleeve version that’s just $13.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Dislocated joints have been repaired, tendons have been lengthened.—
Scott Craven,
AZCentral.com,
10 July 2025
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According to the team, the psilocybin treatments reduced oxidative stress, improved the cells' ability to repair DNA and helped preserve the length of telomeres—the protective caps on chromosomes that guard against damage leading to diseases like cancer, neurodegeneration and heart disease.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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Brutal bareknuckle fighting returns on Saturday night with BKFC 78 Hollywood: Perdomo vs. Adams, in an event tailored to the most hardcore of fight fans.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Instead of aiming for Pinterest perfection, focus first on storing things to be accessible and tailored to your lifestyle.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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As for the games that drew small crowds, one way to fix that for next time is to avoid mid-week, midday games (that also would help with the oppressive heat) and not host as many group-stage matches in giant NFL stadiums.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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The most common reason for using a keyboard tray is to fix the kinds of pain caused by having your body placed in an unnatural position for extended periods of time.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The Pro Flex 4-in-1 measures and adjusts temperature 1,000 times a second (yes, really) and maxes out at 230°F—a far cry from the 302°F threshold where hair damage begins.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
8 July 2025
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Parents can adjust between four suction levels based on how congested their baby is.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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The film follows Mark, a Nigerian teen adapting to London life, who stumbles upon the underground Black Secret Service.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
8 July 2025
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The companies that adapt and innovate in this new environment, not those that try to rekindle old habits, will be the ones that succeed.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Cayley put her deposit down in February and traveled to Turkey in May.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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But the 2025 grades put Brookshire Elementary School in Winter Park in an uncomfortable spotlight.—
Zoey Thomas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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“Doctor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doctor. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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