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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When a drone strike killed Abu Safiya’s son near the hospital, the doctor spoke with tears in his eyes.
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Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
The actor discovered a lump on one of his testicles and went to the doctor in the morning before his trip to Las Vegas.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 11 June 2026
Just a few years ago, talking about your gut health outside of the doctor’s office was considered taboo.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 11 June 2026
This was reinforced in my nutrition consultation, where the advice aligned almost seamlessly with the doctor’s assessment.
—Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 7 June 2026
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Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
The actor discovered a lump on one of his testicles and went to the doctor in the morning before his trip to Las Vegas.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 11 June 2026
Just a few years ago, talking about your gut health outside of the doctor’s office was considered taboo.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 11 June 2026
This was reinforced in my nutrition consultation, where the advice aligned almost seamlessly with the doctor’s assessment.
—Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 7 June 2026
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“The doctor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20doctor. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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