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
Semple, 29, was pronounced dead upon arrival, while Simpson, 40, remains hospitalized in critical condition.
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Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
In June, a 4-year-old in Milwaukee was hospitalized from THC consumption after a convenience store allowed her guardian to unknowingly buy THC candy for children.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Three people were hospitalized after a Friday early-morning shooting in Little Havana, police said.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Flanagan remains hospitalized on a ventilator and will undergo another surgery, according to WPRI.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
About 20% of unvaccinated people who get measles will be hospitalized, and 1 to 3 of every 1,000 children who are infected will die from complications of the disease, according to the CDC.
—Audrey Dutton, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Vitaly Klitschko, the mayor of Kyiv, said 19 people had been injured in the city, nine of whom were hospitalized.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Heisig was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, Casey said.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 18 Oct. 2025
All three people were hospitalized before being sent home to quarantine and recover, officials said.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 17 Oct. 2025
Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
In June, a 4-year-old in Milwaukee was hospitalized from THC consumption after a convenience store allowed her guardian to unknowingly buy THC candy for children.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Three people were hospitalized after a Friday early-morning shooting in Little Havana, police said.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Flanagan remains hospitalized on a ventilator and will undergo another surgery, according to WPRI.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
About 20% of unvaccinated people who get measles will be hospitalized, and 1 to 3 of every 1,000 children who are infected will die from complications of the disease, according to the CDC.
—Audrey Dutton, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Vitaly Klitschko, the mayor of Kyiv, said 19 people had been injured in the city, nine of whom were hospitalized.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Heisig was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, Casey said.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 18 Oct. 2025
All three people were hospitalized before being sent home to quarantine and recover, officials said.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hospitalized
Verb
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Some materials and surfaces should not be treated with WD-40.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Oct. 2025
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On Fridays patrons can enjoy light bites while a DJ plays a mix of Caribbean sounds; Saturdays they are treated to live music, and Sundays offer wellness with morning yoga, an afternoon drum class and evening jazz.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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For Sofia Coppola’s remake of the 1971 Don Siegel drama, Farrell took on a role originally played by Clint Eastwood, as the wounded Union soldier who is sheltered and nursed by a group of young women in a seminary in Confederate Virginia.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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When Mbeumo converted, Liverpool were playing a man down as Mac Allister nursed a head injury on the floor.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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The arrest happened after Peterson had attended an NFL draft event for Vikings fans.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Burrell, who attended the school in the late 1980s, was showing love for his alma mater.—
Daysia Tolentino,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Hospitalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hospitalized. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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