as in hospitals
a place for the treatment of those who are ill or injured
The school's infirmary has reported an increase in flu cases.
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Recent Examples of infirmaries
Nor are they provided with their own sets of keys to access infirmaries, clinics, housing units and psych wards.
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Mary Buser, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026
Mary Buser, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infirmaries
Noun
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Four victims were taken to hospitals, including one with critical injuries, officials said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Four people were taken to local hospitals and were then transferred to Chicago-area hospitals for further treatment, state police said.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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As access expands, providers and clinics are continuing to look for ways to make treatment more approachable, especially for patients who may have spent years postponing it.—
Matthew Kayser,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
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Most clinics begin with a comprehensive evaluation.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 May 2026
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“Infirmaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infirmaries. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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