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
Cabrera was supposed to fly out Saturday to visit his grandmother who is in hospice care in the United States.
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Elena Giuliano, NBC news, 5 Jan. 2026
Crump was diagnosed in October with an aggressive form of brain cancer and died Thursday night in hospice care in Winchester, Virginia, her daughter, Della Payne, told The Associated Press.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026
Griffin fell again on July 2, 2024, while in hospice care.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 30 Dec. 2025
Longtime Taylor Little League baseball coach and volunteer Bill Kessler had a stroke and is expected to go into hospice.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 28 Dec. 2025
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Elena Giuliano, NBC news, 5 Jan. 2026
Crump was diagnosed in October with an aggressive form of brain cancer and died Thursday night in hospice care in Winchester, Virginia, her daughter, Della Payne, told The Associated Press.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026
Griffin fell again on July 2, 2024, while in hospice care.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 30 Dec. 2025
Longtime Taylor Little League baseball coach and volunteer Bill Kessler had a stroke and is expected to go into hospice.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 28 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hospice
Noun
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With no airfare or hotel costs, Canes fans can spend more on game tickets, Shefter said.—
Larry Seward,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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This top-tier suite—the largest in Las Vegas—is built around privacy and impeccable service that feels closer to a private residence than a hotel showpiece.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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Most hostels have a list of activities available for guests to sign up for, and if not, then there are walking tours or live music events at local bars.—
Olivia Morelli,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Jan. 2026
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The main square of the expedition town of Futaleufú is lined with gear shops, hostels, and adventure travel companies like Patagonia Elements, Eleven's outfitter for white-water rafting.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Dec. 2025
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The tavern is called Milk of the Poppy, a nod to the opiate tonic in Thrones, yet it’s not officially based on the show.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Jan. 2026
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The cozy, historic tavern, complete with working fireplaces, offers a delightful four-course dinner experience, best enjoyed with the Virginia and Tavern wine pairings.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Hospice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hospice. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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