as in treated
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 hospitalized
The teen’s father, former town mayor and accountant Gianni Di Vita, was also hospitalized with similar, though less intense, symptoms.
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Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
And in 2021, he was hospitalized after a serious rollover crash in Los Angeles County that investigators ruled was an accident.
—Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
At least 16 people were hospitalized and one died.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Green was hospitalized and arrested.
—Ali Bauman, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Megan Thee Stallion was hospitalized mid-performance of the Broadway musical Moulin Rouge!
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2026
He was hospitalized until the following evening, when he was booked at the Placer County Jail.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Mary McCullough came Thursday to visit her 18-year-old niece who had been hospitalized for a week at West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park and was surprised as paramedics were preparing to transport her from the building.
—Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
First responders said 11 people were hospitalized.
—Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
And in 2021, he was hospitalized after a serious rollover crash in Los Angeles County that investigators ruled was an accident.
—Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
At least 16 people were hospitalized and one died.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Green was hospitalized and arrested.
—Ali Bauman, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Megan Thee Stallion was hospitalized mid-performance of the Broadway musical Moulin Rouge!
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2026
He was hospitalized until the following evening, when he was booked at the Placer County Jail.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Mary McCullough came Thursday to visit her 18-year-old niece who had been hospitalized for a week at West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park and was surprised as paramedics were preparing to transport her from the building.
—Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
First responders said 11 people were hospitalized.
—Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hospitalized
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That’s led to a generation of kids being treated as Big Tech guinea pigs and falling student achievement scores.—
Abby McCloskey,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Becker is neutered, microchipped, fully vaccinated and has been treated for parasites.—
Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Zookeepers nursed him and gave him the toy to train him to cling, an ability newborn macaques need to survive.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Plus, don't forget that other parents (including those who are currently breastfeeding and those who nursed babies in the past) can often provide a wealth of advice and support as well.—
Deborah Skolnik,
Parents,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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No sitting president has attended a Supreme Court argument.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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The protest, organized by national anti-death penalty organizations Death Penalty Action and Worth Rise, was attended mostly by local faith leaders and members.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Hospitalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hospitalized. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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