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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Those with serious illnesses who go to the doctor frequently would be best suited by buying a good health insurance plan with a broad network of doctors and, ideally, a lower deductible, McClanahan said.
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Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
In a new interview with TV Insider, the veteran actress opened up about her health and how following her intuition brought her to the doctor’s office.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
McGraw also praised the doctor who did his double knee replacement surgeries, as that doctor was in the crowd.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
The shift is a major move toward reducing painful — even traumatizing — experiences at the doctor's office.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
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Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
In a new interview with TV Insider, the veteran actress opened up about her health and how following her intuition brought her to the doctor’s office.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
McGraw also praised the doctor who did his double knee replacement surgeries, as that doctor was in the crowd.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
The shift is a major move toward reducing painful — even traumatizing — experiences at the doctor's office.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the doctor
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“The doctor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20doctor. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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