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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For Aslam, who is vulnerable to eating disorders and has a long history of food aversion, the doctor's words struck a deeper chord.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
The damage Moicano put on his opponent forced the doctor to wave off the fight as Saint Denis’ right eye was nearly swollen shut.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Many preventative measures can be taken after that important visit to the doctor’s office.
—Lia Miller, Parents, 17 Jan. 2025
Some young women may experience what’s come to be called white-coat hypertension, or elevated blood pressure at the doctor’s office due to nerves or anxiety (which is typically fleeting and NBD).
—Sarah Klein, SELF, 16 Jan. 2025
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David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
The damage Moicano put on his opponent forced the doctor to wave off the fight as Saint Denis’ right eye was nearly swollen shut.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Many preventative measures can be taken after that important visit to the doctor’s office.
—Lia Miller, Parents, 17 Jan. 2025
Some young women may experience what’s come to be called white-coat hypertension, or elevated blood pressure at the doctor’s office due to nerves or anxiety (which is typically fleeting and NBD).
—Sarah Klein, SELF, 16 Jan. 2025
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“The doctor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20doctor. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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