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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And while Kim’s brain scan looked healthy, the doctor is concerned with Disick’s results.
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Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
Common triggers include fatty or fried dishes, tomato sauces, citrus, chocolate, peppermint, alcohol, coffee and carbonated drinks, according to the doctor.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 27 Nov. 2025
People may be sick, but not go to the doctor.
—Kaan Ozcan, NBC news, 26 Nov. 2025
For international patients visiting clinics, finding an independent medical opinion on the facility involves looking at reviews of real customers, testimonials, and before-and-after images, as well as verifying that the doctor's credentials are explicit.
—Wyles Daniel, Freep.com, 25 Nov. 2025
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Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
Common triggers include fatty or fried dishes, tomato sauces, citrus, chocolate, peppermint, alcohol, coffee and carbonated drinks, according to the doctor.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 27 Nov. 2025
People may be sick, but not go to the doctor.
—Kaan Ozcan, NBC news, 26 Nov. 2025
For international patients visiting clinics, finding an independent medical opinion on the facility involves looking at reviews of real customers, testimonials, and before-and-after images, as well as verifying that the doctor's credentials are explicit.
—Wyles Daniel, Freep.com, 25 Nov. 2025
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“The doctor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20doctor. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.
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