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Recent Examples of convalescent
Prosecutors said that Cho, who was living with dementia, was disoriented at the time and had wandered from a convalescent home.
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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
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
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Inspired by Matute’s personal experience as a carer for her mother, an Alzheimer disease sufferer, during her early adulthood, the title was always a main competition frontrunner.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
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Bromodosis tends to be worse for those around than for the sufferer.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The check was requested by a relative after friends and family had not heard from the victims, officials said.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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During the sentencing hearing, statements from the victims’ parents were read aloud before the court.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
8 May 2026
Noun
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The team includes psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists and dietitians, with treatment options such as inpatient hospitalization, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient care, medication management and counseling, the news release said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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North County does not have enough mental health crisis beds, substance abuse treatment slots or outpatient services to meet demand.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Population growth and an aging population are expected to increase demand for inpatient services.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
4 May 2026
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Three of the top five earned more than $230,000 each for overtime alone, working at the Whiting Forensic Institute, an inpatient psychiatric facility for those in the criminal justice system who require 24-hour care.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
Noun
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If a drug retails for $100 and a hospital can buy it for $60, then charges the patient or their insurance the full $100 price, the hospital then has $40 to put toward other expenses.—
Dené K. Dryden,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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Talley escaped the hospital as employees and patients hid and took cover before he was arrested hiding under a porch nearby.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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“Convalescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convalescent. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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