doctored
Americanadjective
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Taylor, the nanny in London, said she submitted a doctored photograph of herself that made her look heavier to obtain her prescription.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
By that time, the White House TikTok account already had posted a video, doctored using artificial intelligence.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 17, 2026
The former prince has previously questioned whether the picture had been doctored and claimed he had never met Giuffre.
From BBC ● Feb. 12, 2026
Some posts commended his steady demeanor and no-nonsense delivery, others complimented his appearance and a few attached doctored images and videos of him.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 13, 2026
Others simply doctored the records so that afterward they were in perfect conformity with events.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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