as in infirmary
a place for the treatment of those who are ill or injured
She spent several days in the hospital after the accident.
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Recent Examples of hospital
However, on May 18, 2024, when Stanley left the hospital briefly to attend her uncle's funeral, Lucille died.
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Nicki Cox, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
All three victims were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, Tisch added.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
Police said Dalessio, 20, of Bethlehem was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
Within minutes, a dark brew of sewage, industrial waste, and stormwater was rising through basements and businesses, hospitals and the central rail station, knocking out power and causing a billion dollars in damage.
—Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
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Nicki Cox, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
All three victims were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, Tisch added.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
Police said Dalessio, 20, of Bethlehem was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
Within minutes, a dark brew of sewage, industrial waste, and stormwater was rising through basements and businesses, hospitals and the central rail station, knocking out power and causing a billion dollars in damage.
—Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hospital
Noun
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Backup center Jonas Valanciunas joined Jokic in the infirmary after suffering an injury in the third quarter.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2026
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Roger snatches the boy up and runs through the chaos toward the infirmary.—
Lincee Ray,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Proceeds will go toward the purchase of a blood analyzer for IHC’s Tijuana clinic, which will allow blood work to be done for free for patients who cannot afford it.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Department of Justice issued subpoenas last year to more than 20 doctors and clinics, seeking evidence of healthcare fraud and other legal offenses.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Hospital.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hospital. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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