1
as in doctor
slang
a person specially trained in healing human medical disorders
ever more ornery as he grew older, he swore that he didn't need some croaker telling him that smoking was bad for his health
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as in crab
an irritable and complaining person
she becomes a real croaker when she's overtired
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Recent Examples of croaker
But only oysters can uniquely serve the Bay through their natural reef architecture, bracing shorelines from wave energy, and sheltering small aquatic life including crabs and juvenile fish of more than 300 species, like American eel, Atlantic croaker, Bluefish, striped bass, and Atlantic menhaden.
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Louise Schiavone, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
Many pompano and croaker anglers prefer to let their baits roll around the bottom with the waves.
—Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 26 Oct. 2023
But as the sun set along the causeway Thursday, more people were fishing for sand perch and croaker than had shown up to the support the former president.
—Ashley Parker and Josh Dawsey, Anchorage Daily News, 31 Mar. 2023
Fish a large jerkbait or a live croaker outside the bar for jumbo reds 20 pounds and up, or find them on Dixey Bar or at Sand Island Light.
—Frank Sargeant, al, 1 Oct. 2021
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Louise Schiavone, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
Many pompano and croaker anglers prefer to let their baits roll around the bottom with the waves.
—Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 26 Oct. 2023
But as the sun set along the causeway Thursday, more people were fishing for sand perch and croaker than had shown up to the support the former president.
—Ashley Parker and Josh Dawsey, Anchorage Daily News, 31 Mar. 2023
Fish a large jerkbait or a live croaker outside the bar for jumbo reds 20 pounds and up, or find them on Dixey Bar or at Sand Island Light.
—Frank Sargeant, al, 1 Oct. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for croaker
Noun
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For many Americans, planning a doctor’s appointment comes with logistical headaches: taking a day off from work; scheduling months in advance; dealing with insurance coverage and related costs.—
Barbara Rodriguez and Kate Sosin,
Them,
10 Mar. 2025
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Her doctor, not you, should discuss making those changes with her and the reasons for it.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Her demo class features mantou buns, or fried buns, traditionally served in Singapore with chili crab.—
Alissa Fitzgerald,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The crab was born on June 24, 2015, and died on Feb. 18, 2025.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This is true even in households where both spouses work as physicians.—
Christopher M. Worsham,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
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One analysis from the AMA found that the number of physicians working in private practice dropped by 13 percentage points — from 60 percent to 46.7 percent — between 2012 and 2022.—
Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech,
The Hill,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Wildlife enthusiasts will enjoy spotting moose, bears and bald eagles, particularly in the early mornings or late evenings.—
Andrea Agostni Ferrer,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2025
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One of the very not-generic spaces for the rent: Note the taxidermy bear and double pianos.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Croaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/croaker. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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