as in to nurse
to place (someone) in a hospital for care or treatment
The doctor wants to hospitalize her for a few days so that he can run some tests.
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Recent Examples of hospitalize
Eldridge was hospitalized with ulcerative colitis, an autoimmune condition, for three days.
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Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
The findings held even for people who were not hospitalized.
—Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
At least 18 people – adults and children – have been hospitalized for complications of measles, the state health department said Tuesday, and no deaths have been reported.
—Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
That accident also left another 16-year-old girl hospitalized in critical condition.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2026
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Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
The findings held even for people who were not hospitalized.
—Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
At least 18 people – adults and children – have been hospitalized for complications of measles, the state health department said Tuesday, and no deaths have been reported.
—Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
That accident also left another 16-year-old girl hospitalized in critical condition.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hospitalize
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There’s evidence of puppies being nursed alongside human babies in Polynesia, Melanesia, and the Americas.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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The difference is even more stark when looking at the annual limits; nursing graduate students would be eligible for just $20,500 per year compared to the $50,000 annual limit for professional degrees.—
Christopher O’Connor,
Hartford Courant,
26 Jan. 2026
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The executive order cited a 2023 FDA review that found scientific support for the use of medical marijuana to treat pain, anorexia and nausea/vomiting.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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In an environment where most employees already lack the time or energy to do their jobs, treating responsiveness as a core leadership trait doesn’t create momentum.—
Dilan Gomih,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Cardella allegedly drugged and molested two of his tenants in two separate incidents that spanned several months, according to officials.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The resolution put an end to a legal fight that saw Kesha accuse Dr. Luke of drugging and assaulting her.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
21 Jan. 2026
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The novel also suggests—mumblingly, without making eye contact, not wanting to be corny about it—that one’s own self becomes a little less hideous the more one attends to other selves.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Teuscher advises attending a musical afternoon or evening performance in the main halls.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Because only a small amount makes it into the bloodstream, the Wegovy pill contains a much higher semaglutide dose and has to be taken every day in a very specific way.—
Sean Hashmi,
EverydayHealth.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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For a limited time, the company is offering the second 4 mg dose for $149 per month before it will be increased to $199 on April 15.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Hospitalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hospitalize. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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