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
The state trooper was removed from the squad car and taken to a nearby hospital.
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Chloe Rosen, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Lopez was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
He was airlifted to a hospital, and died.
—Scott Simon, NPR, 2 May 2026
Shortly thereafter, one of the only other veterinarians on the private rescue team showed signs of a stroke and was rushed to the hospital.
—Jessica Camille Aguirre, New Yorker, 2 May 2026
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Chloe Rosen, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Lopez was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
He was airlifted to a hospital, and died.
—Scott Simon, NPR, 2 May 2026
Shortly thereafter, one of the only other veterinarians on the private rescue team showed signs of a stroke and was rushed to the hospital.
—Jessica Camille Aguirre, New Yorker, 2 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for hospital
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hospital
Noun
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The court documents describe how Adair had pre-existing medical conditions and was being transported in a wheelchair back to his cell from the infirmary right before the altercation took place.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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The Guadalupe camp’s infirmary – known as Heaven Can Wait – was run by Dick’s daughter-in-law Mary Liz, a former Mystic camper and registered nurse who treated many sick and injured children herself.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
Noun
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The sport science clinic in Varese has, for 30 years, prepared and rehabilitated some of Italy’s best athletes.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Public health experts warn that air pollution here could pose serious health risks for residents, as cases of acute respiratory tract infections rise at the only public health clinic in the district.—
NPR,
NPR,
7 May 2026
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“Hospital.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hospital. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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