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
In April 2023, the Oscar and Grammy winner was sidelined by a sudden, serious medical complication and hospitalized in Atlanta.
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
Foxx was hospitalized with an undisclosed medical condition last April while shooting the Netflix action-comedy Back in Action with Cameron Diaz (the film is set to premiere in Jan. 2025).
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
She was hospitalized and has been discharged, a spokesperson for Harborview Medical Center in Seattle said Thursday.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 25 Oct. 2024
In early September, Weinstein was hospitalized and underwent emergency heart surgery.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Oct. 2024
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
Foxx was hospitalized with an undisclosed medical condition last April while shooting the Netflix action-comedy Back in Action with Cameron Diaz (the film is set to premiere in Jan. 2025).
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
She was hospitalized and has been discharged, a spokesperson for Harborview Medical Center in Seattle said Thursday.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 25 Oct. 2024
In early September, Weinstein was hospitalized and underwent emergency heart surgery.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Oct. 2024
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Gillick, the Chargers’ high-powered running back who came into the contest averaging 168 yards a game, was nursing an injury and saw limited action, getting only 10 carries.Lou Ponsi, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
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Most of the Astros regulars, including Chas McCormick, will likely start Tuesday, although outfielder Yordan Álvarez is still nursing an injured knee.Jay R. Jordan, Axios, 30 Sep. 2024
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Around 75,000 people in the study used some type of medication to treat alcohol use disorder.Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The misconception that working harder could prevent or treat depression may further stigmatize those who are affected and discourage them from seeking treatment.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Several John or Jane Does have filed lawsuits against Combs accusing him of drugging them and raping them between 2000 and 2022.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Polanski was arrested in the U.S. for drugging and raping 13-year-old Samantha Geimer in 1977, PEOPLE previously reported.Nicole Acosta, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
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Tran has been going door-to-door in District 12, and attending community events like Oktoberfest to introduce herself to voters as a candidate.Chase Hunter, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Research also points to the impact that the digital divide has on lower-income students setting themselves up for successful college entrance, or even attending college at all.Advertorial, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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Needless to say, Carol was not killed with all of the people that Genet had shot and dosed with zombie Red Bull.Charlie Mason, TVLine, 20 Oct. 2024
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Older people should speak to their healthcare providers about using melatonin and best dosing practices.19 Kids and teens: There are not enough clinical studies of melatonin use in kids and teens.Willow Jarosh, MS, RD, Health, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Hospitalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hospitalize. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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