as in to nurse
to place (someone) in a hospital for care or treatment
The doctor wants to hospitalize her for a few days so that he can run some tests.
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Recent Examples of hospitalize
Since then, millions of Americans have been hospitalized, and more than 1.2 million people have died.
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Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 11 Mar. 2025
People with weak immune systems, such as people doing chemotherapy or who are very sick and hospitalized, are at a higher risk.1
Some probiotic supplements may contain bacteria or other contaminants not listed on the label.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 10 Mar. 2025
Francis, 88, has been hospitalized since Feb. 14 with a series of breathing problems.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2025
MedStar officials confirmed one person hospitalized in critical condition.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Mar. 2025
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Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 11 Mar. 2025
People with weak immune systems, such as people doing chemotherapy or who are very sick and hospitalized, are at a higher risk.1
Some probiotic supplements may contain bacteria or other contaminants not listed on the label.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 10 Mar. 2025
Francis, 88, has been hospitalized since Feb. 14 with a series of breathing problems.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2025
MedStar officials confirmed one person hospitalized in critical condition.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hospitalize
Verb
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One is being nursed back to health, but another was killed in the storm.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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The young Liu also nursed aspirations of becoming a writer and honed his literary craft in his off hours.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
4 Mar. 2025
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The 32-year-old athlete was treated by medical staff and later transported to a local hospital.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
10 Mar. 2025
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The justices also have heard arguments in a Tennessee case over whether state bans on treating transgender minors violate the Constitution.—
Mark Sherman,
The Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2025
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Parham, who is represented by attorneys Shawn Perez and Ariel Mitchell, says she was then raped by multiple men, including Beckham, and drugged.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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Investigators are looking into the possibility that Manzano was drugged before his death, Kenner Police have said.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN,
2 Mar. 2025
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Despite the backlash, Gascón attended the ceremony, maintaining a presence at Hollywood's biggest night.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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However, there is a strict white tie (bow tie) and tails requirement for all men participating or attending the opera ball.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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To aid Blonsky in his mission, Ross doses Blonsky with a version of the supersoldier serum.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
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The vaginal ring contains half the estrogen dose birth control pills do.5 Noninvasive and discreet.—
Megan Nunn, PharmD,
Verywell Health,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Hospitalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hospitalize. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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