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Recent Examples of bedridden
Authorities said the child in that case has been left bedridden.
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Megan Forrester, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
According to the Central Bank, in the two months that US warships have been in the Caribbean — the same period in which Tita Carreño has been bedridden — the Venezuelan bolivar depreciated by 50% against the dollar, as people sought a safe haven in the foreign currency.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Hestrin said the child is bedridden and has cerebral palsy as a result of the abuse.
—Madeline Morrison, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2025
Newsweek Illustration/Getty Images/Courtesy of of WellTheory Rudolph launched WellTheory in 2022 after her own autoimmune disease left her completely bedridden at just 25 years old.
—Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
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Megan Forrester, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
According to the Central Bank, in the two months that US warships have been in the Caribbean — the same period in which Tita Carreño has been bedridden — the Venezuelan bolivar depreciated by 50% against the dollar, as people sought a safe haven in the foreign currency.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Hestrin said the child is bedridden and has cerebral palsy as a result of the abuse.
—Madeline Morrison, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2025
Newsweek Illustration/Getty Images/Courtesy of of WellTheory Rudolph launched WellTheory in 2022 after her own autoimmune disease left her completely bedridden at just 25 years old.
—Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedridden
Adjective
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The 89-minute running time doesn’t allow much exposition, and in fact the opening sequence shows a veterinarian coming to treat a sickly Ben before having his face viciously torn off.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2026
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This usually occurs when a dead limb or a sickly tree falls.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
2 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Last year, another change in Fed thinking nudged rates lower as concerns swirled about an ailing job market.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
21 Jan. 2026
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Now that the four astronauts are back on solid ground, medical professionals can better evaluate the condition of the ailing astronaut, NASA officials said.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Under a cowboy hat and a long poncho, Weir looked visibly frail on stage.—
Paul Liberatore,
Mercury News,
16 Jan. 2026
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Yes, Alice, the old, frail woman the series positions as suffering from Alzheimers or dementia was the Dahlonega serial killer.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Garden centers aren't giving a refund for a dying or dead plant but rather a discount on a new purchase.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
17 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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But the Division of Elections attributed the delay to scrutiny of potentially invalid signatures.—
News Service Of Florida,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2026
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An attempt to reach Marc Steimer at his Blazin OG email address resulted in an automatic response stating the address was invalid.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
23 Jan. 2026
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Some Native Americans, caregivers for an incapacitated person, and people regularly attending drug or alcohol treatment programs may also qualify for exemptions, along with other specific cases noted in the guidance.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Nov. 2025
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For instance, an estranged child may have more legal authority over an incapacitated parent than their long-term but unmarried partner.—
Kahli Zietlow,
The Conversation,
18 Nov. 2025
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“Bedridden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedridden. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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