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noun

ˈdäk-tər How to pronounce doctor (audio)
Definition of doctornext
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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verb

1
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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3
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
Noun
According to a case report this week in the New England Journal of Medicine, her doctors looked through her medical history for clues, finding nothing that immediately stood out. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026 Though Nara Smith kept most details about Whimsy’s cancer battle private, the thumbnail for Wednesday’s video appears to be her husband and a doctor next to an MRI machine. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Verb
Trump remains a Sharpie enthusiast despite weathering criticism during his first term for using one to doctor the map of Hurricane Dorian's possible path. — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026 The investigation was sparked by concerns that Southern Coal was doctoring water testing reports required under a longstanding consent decree with the Justice Department and several states, one of the sources said. — Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for doctor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doctor
  1. physician
  2. treat
  3. repair
  4. tailor
  5. fix
  6. adjust
  7. adapt
  8. put
Noun
  • Wen is an emergency physician and clinical associate professor at George Washington University.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • His research has revealed a history that extends beyond one church to include Black architects, physicians, Freemasons and civic leaders whose contributions helped shape Kansas City.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026
Definition of physician
Verb
  • If your go-to bag is a roomy tote, treat yourself to the Medium City Tote by Coach.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 4 July 2026
  • He was then treated by medical staff and was considered stable, police said.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of treat
Verb
  • According to an account of her testimony in Rolling Stone, Avila was left with severe scarring on her face and left arm, with limited mobility after surgeons grafted skin from her abdomen to repair her arm.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 1 July 2026
  • Ndiaye’s season ended early after surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder.
    — Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of repair
Verb
  • Staff members assess each child's needs and tailor the lessons accordingly.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 July 2026
  • They’re also suited for specific boating environments, with canoeing most frequently seen in rivers, lakes, and shallower waters while sailboats are more tailored for wider distances and uses.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 July 2026
Definition of tailor
Verb
  • And 35% of Americans currently disagree with deploying violence to fix their concerns about the direction of the country.
    — Saige Miller, NPR, 1 July 2026
  • This way, the hotel staff can fix any issues and help your stay feel far more comfortable.
    — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
Definition of fix
Verb
  • Organizers of celebrations months in the making had to adjust or cancel activities entirely as much of the East Coast sweltered under heat that approached and in many cases surpassed triple digits.
    — Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • State and local policymakers should do what’s in the public’s best interest and adjust their alcohol taxation accordingly.
    — Adam Hoffer, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Definition of adjust
Verb
  • Each method can be adapted to fit different living situations, energy levels and comfort zones.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
  • The action movie directed by Francis Lawrence and adapted from Suzanne Collins’ 2025 novel sees Zada step into the role that was previously played by Woody Harrelson.
    — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Definition of adapt
Verb
  • In his fifth-inning at-bat, Stephenson was on the other side of two successful challenges by Rutschman that put him down 1-2 in the count instead of up 3-0.
    — C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 6 July 2026
  • Go on, put the 131-cube (2,147 cc) monster engine into that one.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
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