convalescent

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Recent Examples of convalescent Still developing The original convalescent facility was demolished in the 1980s, and a pavilion was built — mostly with volunteer labor — on the site in 2007. Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 2 Sep. 2026 The backstory The original estate goes back to 1912, when the Tudor-style mansion was built for Walter Ladd and his heiress wife, socialite/philanthropist Kate Macy Ladd, who soon opened a convalescent facility on the estate for sick and needy women. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026 Prosecutors said that Cho, who was living with dementia, was disoriented at the time and had wandered from a convalescent home. Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026 Though it was used during World War II as a convalescent home for Italian soldiers and later operated as a bed-and-breakfast, which left parts of it worn down, Les Colombières stayed in the Ladan-Bockairy family until 1995. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026 Her first book, Your Presence is Requested at Suvanto, brought us to a Finnish convalescent hospital, and left us in the arms of a malevolent surgeon. Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convalescent
Noun
  • Geniani Travel Humidifier As a year-round allergy sufferer, having a humidifier by my side is a must.
    Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Colchicine was commonly used in Europe for centuries, and in the 18th century was brought from that continent to America by Benjamin Franklin, a notorious sufferer from gout.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
Noun
  • The studies with these conclusions have not held up over time and may be victims of publication bias.
    Devika Rao, TheWeek, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Ventura was not truly a victim and deserved to face consequences alongside Combs.
    Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Penn Medicine said signs are displayed outside hospitals and some outpatient offices requesting certain individuals to call for guidance before entering, including those who are not vaccinated or have measles symptoms.
    Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • In 2023, more than 24,000 people received care through the country’s specialized public outpatient system.
    Karyn Sporer, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The family has also said that Hilton required surgery and has met with psychiatrists while receiving inpatient medical care.
    Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2026
  • According to court records, QBH operates five outpatient clinics and one residential treatment facility, and treats about 245 outpatient clients and about 30 inpatient clients.
    Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • For patients who cannot sustain that schedule, at-home compression offers a bridge.
    Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Figuring out ways to attract more paying patients, usually those who have insurance, will also be key for Jackson’s efforts to continue providing care to those who are underinsured or don’t have insurance.
    Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026

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“Convalescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convalescent. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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