doctors 1 of 2

noun

plural of doctor
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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doctors

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verb

present tense third-person singular of doctor
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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2
as in repairs
to put into good shape or working order again spends his spare time doctoring old clocks

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3
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
Noun
If blood pressure is around 130/80, doctors have typically advised people to make changes to their lifestyle, such as increasing exercise. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026 Midwives are medically trained to perform many of the same functions and procedures as doctors when women are having babies in low-risk situations. — Kristin Wright, NPR, 11 Aug. 2026 The pilot sends county mental health professionals already certified to train ER doctors at the five private, non-county hospitals that call on the county most often. — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 11 Aug. 2026 The two doctors are able to show their sweet sides, to smile, open up slightly. — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2026 Others are referred by their primary care doctors or an ophthalmologist. — Dawn Fallik, Scientific American, 11 Aug. 2026 The lawsuit alleges doctors screened Belgio for bacteria and identified several pathogens that attorneys say are associated with shellfish contamination. — ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026 However, many doctors say the laser helps make more precise cuts than the scalpel. — Phil Galewitz, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 Camp Simcha’s team includes 12 nurses, three doctors, two paramedics, and a respiratory and physical therapist. — Rachel Hale, USA Today, 4 Aug. 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
  1. physicians
  2. treats
  3. repairs
  4. tailors
  5. adapts
  6. adjusts
  7. suits
Noun
  • Nationally, emergency medicine physicians are doing so by advocating for improved helmeting and educating parents of the risks involved with e-scooters.
    — Narmeen Khan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Because of these limitations, physicians usually consider waist circumference, body composition, fitness, blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels alongside BMI.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of physicians
Verb
  • Somebody reached into the machinery that treats drinking water in a dozen states, in real towns, while the rest of us argued about model releases.
    — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • An Elk Grove mother is fighting to change how California treats fatal car crashes after her son Connor Lopez, 23, was killed when a driver turned left in front of his motorcycle in April 2025.
    — Ruyuan Li. Story produced with AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of treats
Verb
  • Empresa Militar Industrial Yuri Gagarin, which repairs Cuba’s fleet of Russian-origin military helicopters and planes.
    — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Your skin also repairs itself overnight, so applying moisturizer after an evening shower can support your skin health by helping seal in moisture and keeping your skin hydrated, Chacon added.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 22 July 2026
Definition of repairs
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  • LaFleur deftly tailors his pass concepts to the different skill sets of his receivers.
    — Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 29 July 2026
  • There’s also a sound personalization engine that tailors the frequency response to your individual hearing.
    — Christian de Looper, PC Magazine, 8 July 2026
Definition of tailors
Verb
  • The memory foam interior adapts to your neck, and an adjustable Velcro closure gives you a personalized fit.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Culture adapts to protect an identity the leader is defending and the organization pays the compounding cost.
    — Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of adapts
Verb
  • Power comes from a mid-drive motor producing 100 Nm of torque, paired with a responsive torque sensor that adjusts assistance based on your pedal pressure.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Your lender adjusts the loan terms to make payments more manageable.
    — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of adjusts
Verb
  • The design, which includes a ¼-inch self hem, delivers a clean look that suits a modern bathroom.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Start with a lid that suits your home’s style, then remove the existing handle if necessary.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2026
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