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
New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
Colombia’s Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences said specialists including dentists, anthropologists and forensic doctors are identifying the victims.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The Raiders are betting their doctors know more than the doctors on other teams.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Rita Manolis Elias' doctors recommended a kidney transplant.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Simply by asking that, there was enough to keep so many doctors and nurses from seeking help, which is just counterintuitive as hell.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Many do hire more doctors and nurses and orderlies in the ER to confront the overflow.
—Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The relational sector, in his framework, encompasses nurses, doctors, teachers, therapists, childcare workers, personal chefs, and hospitality workers.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
Older women could use more help — from their doctors and caregivers, and from the federal government, which sets guidance around exercise — putting that into practice.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
James Mercadante, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Lawyers and doctors can lose their licenses to practice, insider traders can be barred from the financial industry, public officials stripped of committee assignments, and dangerous speeding drivers should have their bad habit curbed.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
Colombia’s Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences said specialists including dentists, anthropologists and forensic doctors are identifying the victims.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The Raiders are betting their doctors know more than the doctors on other teams.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Rita Manolis Elias' doctors recommended a kidney transplant.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Simply by asking that, there was enough to keep so many doctors and nurses from seeking help, which is just counterintuitive as hell.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Many do hire more doctors and nurses and orderlies in the ER to confront the overflow.
—Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The relational sector, in his framework, encompasses nurses, doctors, teachers, therapists, childcare workers, personal chefs, and hospitality workers.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
Older women could use more help — from their doctors and caregivers, and from the federal government, which sets guidance around exercise — putting that into practice.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 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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The Pitt explores the immense challenges faced by emergency room physicians and nurses in a crumbling American healthcare system.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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But in the years since Covid began driving patients online, the number of physicians seeking multi-state licensure has ballooned to support the growing field of telehealth.—
Katie Palmer,
STAT,
23 Apr. 2026
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Regeneron's gene therapy Otarmeni treats a rare disease where a faulty OTOF gene limits production of a protein that transmits sound signals in the ear.—
Angelica Peebles,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Reaching more people Although Otarmeni treats mutations that make up about 1% to 3% of cases of genetic hearing loss at birth, doctors expect that the approval of the first gene therapy will spur more work and investment into the field, broadening treatment options in the future.—
Meg Tirrell,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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Sleep is when the body repairs itself and the mind takes a brief vacation.—
Helen Dennis,
Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
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One of the most expensive costs around Colorado is around housing, not just the cost of renting but also repairs.—
Mekialaya White,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The staff tailors interactions to comfort levels, and there is no pressure to touch anything if a visitor is nervous.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
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Because business needs vary, Discover PB tailors its services to each, Lee said.—
Steven Mihailovich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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The hit show adapts the iconography of the beloved games while continuing to establish its own identity as one of the most creative shows on television.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
23 Apr. 2026
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Rotterdam is what happens when a city in the midst of transformation adapts to change without losing any reverence for its former selves.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
23 Apr. 2026
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If one pitch isn’t working or another pitch is dominating, Marcello adjusts accordingly.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Foiling yachts typically run software that adjusts the foils hundreds of times a second to maintain safe, level flight.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
22 Apr. 2026
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The platform compares plans based on usage and clarifies performance and speed requirements so users can pick a long-term plan that suits their household.—
Wyles Daniel,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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Customers can also upload an image — for example showing their outfit, or the weather — for a menu item that suits their mood.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Doctors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doctors. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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