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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in to treat
to give medical treatment to
a pledge to doctor the burn victims until they were whole again
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
as in to repair
to put into good shape or working order again
spends his spare time doctoring old clocks
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of doctor
Kff Health News, Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2025
Her voice now sounds gravelly due to a hole that doctors cut into her throat after the fire to help her breathe.
—Jesse Coburn, Curbed, 31 Jan. 2025
Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2024
Doe claims that Buzbee then pressured her to settle the divorce quickly without discovery so that no one would learn Buzbee infected her and doctored the records.
—Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for doctor 
Noun
Researchers differ on telehealth services’ quality, with some saying telehealth companies offer little follow-up and inconsistent care from a revolving cast of doctors.
—Kff Health News, Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2025
Her voice now sounds gravelly due to a hole that doctors cut into her throat after the fire to help her breathe.
—Jesse Coburn, Curbed, 31 Jan. 2025
Verb
Durham’s investigation, which led to a single conviction of an FBI attorney for doctoring an email used to justify one surveillance authority, concluded the FBI should not have launched its investigation into the Trump campaign’s ties to Russia.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2024
Doe claims that Buzbee then pressured her to settle the divorce quickly without discovery so that no one would learn Buzbee infected her and doctored the records.
—Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for doctor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doctor
Noun
-
An advisory about fine particle air pollution from the highest-ranking physician in the United States would be a powerful tool in helping policymakers and communities better protect the health of current and future generations for years to come.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
-
Both graduated compression stockings and anti-embolism stockings typically require a prescription from a primary care physician or a specialist, if the condition is more severe.—
Sandra Rose Salathe,
Flow Space,
30 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
The six on board were Mexican nationals, including a child who had been treated for an illness at Shriners Children Hospital in northeast Philadelphia and her mother, officials said.—
Lauren Mascarenhas, Jessie Yeung and Danny Freeman,
CNN,
2 Feb. 2025
-
Esparza said Valentina had been treated at Shriners Children’s in Philadelphia since the end of August for multiple medical issues stemming from a spinal condition.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
2 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
Fiske will have a small procedure this offseason to repair a knee injury suffered early in the divisional round.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
-
The path to repairing the broken rung requires sustained commitment and investment.—
Kara Dennison, SPHR, CPRW, EC,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Machine learning will dynamically tailor content, visuals and offers to individual preferences.—
Dani Nadel,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
-
Features like personalized recommendations, natural photo searches and contextual app suggestions are tailored to individual usage patterns without exposing sensitive to external servers.—
Thomas Westerholm,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Repairs can be costly, and damage can take months to fix.—
Sarah Dean,
CNN,
27 Jan. 2025
-
So far, the speaker has resisted fixing the problem despite clear support from her members and across City Hall in the mayor’s office.—
Bradley Tusk,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
In a similar case reported by Newsweek, a dog owner adjusted their pet's routine after a neighbor continuously avoided the area due to safety concerns.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
-
However, the premise was adjusted slightly after Josh, 44, filed for divorce from Christina in July 2024.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
2 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
This technology enhances safety and efficiency, enabling the train to adapt to changing conditions autonomously.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
2 Feb. 2025
-
With a polar vortex recently setting all-time snow records in multiple states across the U.S., Floridians have been forced to adapt to a new weather pattern.—
Bella Kubach,
Orlando Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
Avoid putting shade-loving plants alongside sun-loving varieties that need six or more hours of direct sunlight a day.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2025
-
New research has validated that prediction and put meat on its bones.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near doctor
Cite this Entry
“Doctor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doctor. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share