as in hospital
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 infirmary
The group stayed in the bar until they were ushered out by police and Bhakta was taken to the field infirmary, then to Dell-Seton Medical Center.
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Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
Hicks was placed in the infirmary for observation.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Malka Gorman was taken to an infirmary for care, but instead young Erna heard caregivers whispering that her mother was Jewish.
—Edie Kasten, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Still, the lawsuit said, a doctor on a phone call with those nurses authorized Benfield’s admission to the infirmary housing unit under a detoxification protocol.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
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Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
Hicks was placed in the infirmary for observation.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Malka Gorman was taken to an infirmary for care, but instead young Erna heard caregivers whispering that her mother was Jewish.
—Edie Kasten, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Still, the lawsuit said, a doctor on a phone call with those nurses authorized Benfield’s admission to the infirmary housing unit under a detoxification protocol.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for infirmary
Noun
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The suspect was not shot but was transported to a local hospital for evaluation, Interim Chief of Police for the Metropolitan Police Department Jeff Carroll said in a news conference.—
Bridget Byrne,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2026
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Still in Boston with the Yankees, Weathers hopped in a car service and made it to the hospital with about 10 minutes to spare.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Proceeds will go toward the purchase of a blood analyzer for IHC’s Tijuana clinic, which will allow blood work to be done for free for patients who cannot afford it.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Department of Justice issued subpoenas last year to more than 20 doctors and clinics, seeking evidence of healthcare fraud and other legal offenses.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Infirmary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infirmary. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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