the doctor
noun
variants
or the doctor's
: the place where a doctor works
I saw her at the doctor's last week.
How long will you be at the doctor?
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Studies show that people who have meaningful pursuits have lower levels of chronic inflammation and a reduced risk of early death, the doctor noted.
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Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 1 Jan. 2026
An attorney representing Khounganian said the doctor had a spotless professional record and had never faced any disciplinary action.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
As a kindness to the friend, offer to go to the doctor with her and take notes about what the doctor says.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026
On a roll, the former late-night host then suggested a variation of the scenario, in which Rudd gets the fictional doctor in on it, and Rudd, the doctor, and O'Brien all look at his medical scans together.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Dec. 2025
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Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 1 Jan. 2026
An attorney representing Khounganian said the doctor had a spotless professional record and had never faced any disciplinary action.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
As a kindness to the friend, offer to go to the doctor with her and take notes about what the doctor says.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026
On a roll, the former late-night host then suggested a variation of the scenario, in which Rudd gets the fictional doctor in on it, and Rudd, the doctor, and O'Brien all look at his medical scans together.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Dec. 2025
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“The doctor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20doctor. Accessed 4 Jan. 2026.
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