as in treated
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 hospitalized
The deputy, whose name has not been released, was hospitalized with serious injuries, the sheriff's office said.
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Arkansas Online, 27 Feb. 2026
Amid drama surrounding the royal family of Norway connected to Jeffrey Epstein, King Harald was hospitalized during a vacation abroad in Spain.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
Tesla even updated a report for a July 2025 crash—a right turn crash into an SUV while going 2mph—to mention that a victim was hospitalized, Electrek reported.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
Her family said Santos de Moura was hospitalized in a coma for eight days before her death on Tuesday.
—Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
The Kenyan government last week said more than 1,000 Kenyans were recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine and that at least 89 Kenyans were still on the front line, 39 were hospitalized, 28 were missing in action, and others had returned home.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Four people were hospitalized after a generator was put inside a closed garage.
—Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
The driver of the Honda and two passengers, also boys, were hospitalized with major injuries.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Coleman’s stepfather Michael Krause was also hospitalized after the crash, according to DHS.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 25 Feb. 2026
Arkansas Online, 27 Feb. 2026
Amid drama surrounding the royal family of Norway connected to Jeffrey Epstein, King Harald was hospitalized during a vacation abroad in Spain.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
Tesla even updated a report for a July 2025 crash—a right turn crash into an SUV while going 2mph—to mention that a victim was hospitalized, Electrek reported.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
Her family said Santos de Moura was hospitalized in a coma for eight days before her death on Tuesday.
—Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
The Kenyan government last week said more than 1,000 Kenyans were recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine and that at least 89 Kenyans were still on the front line, 39 were hospitalized, 28 were missing in action, and others had returned home.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Four people were hospitalized after a generator was put inside a closed garage.
—Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
The driver of the Honda and two passengers, also boys, were hospitalized with major injuries.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Coleman’s stepfather Michael Krause was also hospitalized after the crash, according to DHS.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hospitalized
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Now an Oscar nominee for his performance in Ryan Coogler's Sinners, Jordan reflected on his All My Children stint during a recent interview with Sirius XM, where he was treated to some kind words for his former soap costar, Susan Lucci.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
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Allen’s platform includes a number of ideas to ensure policyholders are treated better, including requiring insurers to clearly explain claim denials.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Arenado, who nursed a right shoulder injury in the offseason, slowly realized that relaxing can sometimes be the better part of valor.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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Matthew Tkachuk shoved Erik Cernak late in the third period of Friday’s Olympic semifinal as Tkachuk and the Americans nursed a 6-2 lead over Cernak’s Team Slovakia.—
Chris Kudialis,
Miami Herald,
21 Feb. 2026
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More than 30 congressional Democrats boycotted the address altogether, while others attended alternative events designed to compete with the president’s messaging.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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The View From democrats Some Democrats skipped the speech altogether and attended off-site programming after House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told his caucus to protest silently or to take their protests outside.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Hospitalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hospitalized. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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