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
She was hospitalized for nearly two weeks and underwent six surgeries after the bullet narrowly missed her heart.
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Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
She was initially hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, police said.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 19 May 2026
He was hospitalized in Florida, the New York Times reported.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
More politics news: Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalized and is in critical but stable condition, according to his spokesperson.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 4 May 2026
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Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
She was initially hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, police said.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 19 May 2026
He was hospitalized in Florida, the New York Times reported.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
More politics news: Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalized and is in critical but stable condition, according to his spokesperson.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hospitalize
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Agnes is nursing a mocktail when Daisy notices her alone, which is convenient because Agnes has some menstrual pads to give her.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
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In fact, the Central Florida Zoo is playing a hero’s role in this heartbreaking rescue, following official guidelines from the national Association of Zoos and Aquariums in trying to nurse the sloths back to health.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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Plus, the latest on the condition of the sloths being treated at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, and the next steps in their care.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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The birth control shot shouldn’t be treated differently.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
Verb
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On April 12, former congressman Swalwell, 45, suspended his campaign for governor of California after multiple women accused him of inappropriate behavior ranging from sending lewd, unwanted messages to drugging, raping and choking them.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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The four-parter includes in-depth interviews with people close to Combs, from childhood friends to business associates, as well as Joi Dickerson-Neal, who accused the rapper-actor-mogul of drugging and raping her in the 1990s.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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After guests complete extensive health forms, obtain medical approval and attend a mandatory safety briefing the day prior to the trip, they’re whisked by private chauffeurs to the international airport, where either a massive Airbus A340 or a more cozy Gulfstream G550 jet awaits.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Fans attending games will also be subject to the urban heat island effect, when major cities become significantly hotter than nearby rural areas.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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That includes the removal of a universal recommendation for a hepatitis B vaccine dose at birth, despite no evidence of any safety concerns or any benefit to delaying the dose.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2026
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Of those sickened, 92% were unvaccinated or had an unknown vaccine status, and an additional 4% had only received one MMR dose.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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“Hospitalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hospitalize. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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