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
Both men were taken to the same hospital where they later were pronounced dead.
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Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
He was taken to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
—Kendrick Calfee
june 13, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
The victim was taken to a rugby field near the beach from where she was flown by helicopter to a hospital.
—ABC News, 13 June 2026
Administrative expenditures consume more than 40% of total hospital spending.
—Darshak Sanghavi, STAT, 3 June 2026
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Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
He was taken to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
—Kendrick Calfee
june 13, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
The victim was taken to a rugby field near the beach from where she was flown by helicopter to a hospital.
—ABC News, 13 June 2026
Administrative expenditures consume more than 40% of total hospital spending.
—Darshak Sanghavi, STAT, 3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for hospital
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hospital
Noun
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On Tuesday, he was taken to the Collin County Jail and was in isolation at the infirmary within the jail, Fox News Digital confirmed.—
Kelsie Cairns , Michael Ruiz , Brooke Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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Jail records show he is being held without bail in the infirmary at the South Placer Jail in Roseville.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2026
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On Tuesday, the clinic also posted a video on its Instagram account highlighting emergency equipment, including a crash cart, and personnel available at the facility.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Lucia was referring to a low-cost clinic where people lined up for treatment for everything from cuts and broken bones to heart disease.—
Ann Larson,
Time,
11 June 2026
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“Hospital.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hospital. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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