as in hotel
a place that provides rooms and usually a public dining room for overnight guests
the monks run a hospice for travelers in their mountain retreat
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Recent Examples of hospice
DiCicco died March 21 in San Diego after spending time in hospice care, his brother Mark told TMZ.
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Kennedy French, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
In the piece published March 21, the 54-year-old actress chronicles her previously undisclosed breast cancer diagnosis, which coincided with both of her parents dying in hospice care.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
In 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation placing a moratorium on new hospice licenses — a policy that remains in effect today, preventing bad actors from entering the system while strengthening oversight of existing providers.
—Laura Geller, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Broker flipped hospices Four other hospices continued to use variations of Suite 205 as their address when billing Medicare and Medi-Cal in 2024.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
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Kennedy French, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
In the piece published March 21, the 54-year-old actress chronicles her previously undisclosed breast cancer diagnosis, which coincided with both of her parents dying in hospice care.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
In 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation placing a moratorium on new hospice licenses — a policy that remains in effect today, preventing bad actors from entering the system while strengthening oversight of existing providers.
—Laura Geller, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Broker flipped hospices Four other hospices continued to use variations of Suite 205 as their address when billing Medicare and Medi-Cal in 2024.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hospice
Noun
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Part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, the hotel was created as a love letter to the monarch butterfly's typical migration through the city.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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The district is funded mostly by a 5% tax on hotel stays.—
Mark Dee
April 1,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The community of backpackers moving through the Chinese hostels had the values of a slutty, hippie utopia.—
Cassandra Neyenesch,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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When choosing where to stay, hostels and guesthouses with communal spaces are ideal for solo travelers who want a mix of independence and social connection.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Fantasy fans who like watching tropes get overturned like tavern barstools will especially enjoy this one.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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Narrow, cobblestone streets take you past historic buildings filled with trinket shops, cafes, and taverns that are ideal for a quick bite.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Hospice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hospice. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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