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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1
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 Synonyms for doctors
Noun
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Alexandra said her physicians eventually diagnosed her with Mycoplasma pneumonia, a bacterial infection that mimics many symptoms of viral flu and pneumonia.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025 -
Along with the petition, someone claiming to represent Memorial physicians has been sending emails to Florida legislators urging them not to pass the bills and accusing Strum of ethics violations.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Bye Bye Dark Spots Concealer + Serum actively treats discoloration with 2% niacinamide and helps brighten the look of dark circles, thanks to caffeine.—
Angela Trakoshis,
Allure,
23 Dec. 2024
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That's the way society treats you.—
Janine Rubenstein,
People.com,
13 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The gel memory foam layer adapts to your body’s contours to distribute weight evenly, resulting in less discomfort.—
Health Editorial Team,
Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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When introducing retinol to your routine, the pros suggest starting by applying it two times a week, gradually increasing frequency as your skin adapts, and never using it in tandem with exfoliation.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In sports mode, the TV automatically adjusts to optimize content.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
21 Mar. 2025
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Instead of continuing to show her ads for the premium brand, the system automatically adjusts its messaging to promote a budget-friendly alternative from the same company.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Doctors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doctors. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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