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
Dauz, 37, and her son suffered life-threatening injuries and were hospitalized following the crash.
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Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
He was hospitalized in Florida, the New York Times reported.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
More politics news: Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalized and is in critical but stable condition, according to his spokesperson.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 4 May 2026
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is hospitalized and in critical but stable condition yesterday, according to his spokesperson Ted Goodman.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 4 May 2026
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Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
He was hospitalized in Florida, the New York Times reported.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
More politics news: Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalized and is in critical but stable condition, according to his spokesperson.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 4 May 2026
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is hospitalized and in critical but stable condition yesterday, according to his spokesperson Ted Goodman.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hospitalize
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Agnes is nursing a mocktail when Daisy notices her alone, which is convenient because Agnes has some menstrual pads to give her.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
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In fact, the Central Florida Zoo is playing a hero’s role in this heartbreaking rescue, following official guidelines from the national Association of Zoos and Aquariums in trying to nurse the sloths back to health.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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Plus, the latest on the condition of the sloths being treated at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, and the next steps in their care.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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The birth control shot shouldn’t be treated differently.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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For most of the nearly 50 years since KRAS was first discovered, scientists struggled to effectively drug the cancer protein.—
Angus Chen,
STAT,
19 Apr. 2026
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Lonna Drewes alleged during a news conference with her attorneys on Tuesday, April 15, that Swalwell had drugged, choked and raped her in a California hotel room in 2018.—
Brooke Migdon,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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Fanning even attended her first birthday party.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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In response to the news of the UFT’s endorsement, Lander campaign spokesperson Emily Minster pointed to Lander’s past both attending and sending his children to public school.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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Of those sickened, 92% were unvaccinated or had an unknown vaccine status, and an additional 4% had only received one MMR dose.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Last year, Texas health authorities suggested that all babies age 6 to 11 months old who live in or visit counties with an active outbreak should immediately receive an early vaccine dose.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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“Hospitalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hospitalize. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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