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
Taylor Momsen was hospitalized on Tuesday after she was bitten by a spider while her band, The Pretty Reckless, was on tour with AC/DC.
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Jack Dunn, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
The man, whose name hasn’t been released, remains hospitalized in critical condition.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
According to multiple reports, she was hospitalized for an embolism.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
The outlet reported that the two individuals were hospitalized, one with kidney issues and the other with a Salmonella infection in the bloodstream and myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart that can inhibit its ability to pump blood, per the Mayo Clinic.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
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Jack Dunn, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
The man, whose name hasn’t been released, remains hospitalized in critical condition.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
According to multiple reports, she was hospitalized for an embolism.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
The outlet reported that the two individuals were hospitalized, one with kidney issues and the other with a Salmonella infection in the bloodstream and myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart that can inhibit its ability to pump blood, per the Mayo Clinic.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hospitalize
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On Wednesday, SeaWorld personnel released five birds and two sea lions that had been nursed back to health back into the ocean.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Rookie goalie Nikke Kokko, making just his second NHL start with Joey Daccord and Philipp Grubauer nursing lower-body injuries and Matt Murray away from the team to deal with family matters, stopped 25 shots.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
14 Apr. 2026
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While all three attacks are being treated as separate incidents, counterterror police are conducting the investigations due to the nature of the attacks, their locations and the types of buildings involved, the Met said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Both medics and an intern inside the rescue unit were treated for their injuries.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The arrest follows an undercover investigation by CNN into online networks of men teaching each other how to drug and rape their partners.—
Saskya Vandoorne,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
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With a verdict of $19.25 million in damages, a Santa Monica jury has found Bill Cosby liable for drugging and raping Donna Motsinger 54 years ago.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2026
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It would be built beneath Sherman Park, federal land southwest of the White House, to provide a more secure place to screen those going on White House tours or attending events.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Now, fewer than 200 students attend.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Lastly, lactose intolerance is often dose-dependent, said Robbins.—
Allison Forsyth,
Health,
15 Apr. 2026
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Your out-of-pocket costs without insurance could range from around $199 per month to $449 per month, depending on the medication and dose your provider prescribes.—
Rebecca Strong,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Hospitalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hospitalize. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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