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
John and his wife Yvette Hoffman were hospitalized for approximately six weeks after the shooting.
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Aki Nace, CBS News, 11 June 2026
The second child remains hospitalized in critical but stable condition.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Four people remained hospitalized, local authorities said in a statement on their website.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
Jefferson County reported one case in early June, involving a person who was hospitalized, but survived.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 11 June 2026
Residents in Midwestern states are the next most likely to be hospitalized due to tick bites.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 4 June 2026
The woman was hospitalized with a serious injury.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
The video falsely stated the officer, who was hospitalized, was back home with his family.
—Andrew Demillo, Washington Post, 4 June 2026
First responders said 11 people were hospitalized.
—Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Aki Nace, CBS News, 11 June 2026
The second child remains hospitalized in critical but stable condition.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Four people remained hospitalized, local authorities said in a statement on their website.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
Jefferson County reported one case in early June, involving a person who was hospitalized, but survived.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 11 June 2026
Residents in Midwestern states are the next most likely to be hospitalized due to tick bites.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 4 June 2026
The woman was hospitalized with a serious injury.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
The video falsely stated the officer, who was hospitalized, was back home with his family.
—Andrew Demillo, Washington Post, 4 June 2026
First responders said 11 people were hospitalized.
—Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hospitalized
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And this fall, if you’re headed to Old Dominion’s Moon Crush Beach Vacation festival, you’ll be treated to a set from Nashville Yacht Club Band, who bill themselves as the city’s premiere Seventies and Eighties cover band.—
Marissa R. Moss,
Rolling Stone,
13 June 2026
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Once the traveler lands back in the United States, they're treated as a domestic passenger and do not have to go through customs like other international travelers.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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The textile mill that gave Berkshire its name was the original bad business, one Buffett nursed for 20 years before finally shutting it down.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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In the final four games of the season last year, the Cowboys elected to move Smith to the left tackle spot while Guyton nursed nagging injuries with Dallas out of playoff contention.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 May 2026
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The lawsuit was filed by Daphne Hawkins on behalf of two of her children who attended Mariposa Elementary School.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Speaking with Handler, Oteri revealed that their friendship began as the pair attended a Milken Institute dinner in April.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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“Hospitalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hospitalized. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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