as in infirmaries
a place for the treatment of those who are ill or injured
She spent several days in the hospital after the accident.
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Recent Examples of hospitals
And these heroes, slightly idealized but by no means infallible versions of the ones who exist in real hospitals, keep showing up, shift after endless shift, to keep pushing that rock up the hill.
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Judy Berman, Time, 11 Apr. 2025
Four victims were declared dead on scene and an additional two people were taken to local hospitals, Tisch said.
—John Miller, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2025
Now the team has relationships with 180 hospitals throughout the country.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 10 Apr. 2025
Another 155 people were rushed to local hospitals — some in ambulances carrying multiple victims at once.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 10 Apr. 2025
At each of the facilities, experienced volunteer health care professionals provide services in a caring environment and partner with laboratories, diagnostic centers, hospitals and treatment centers to connect patients with low-cost options for those additional types of services.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2025
Rescue divers responded immediately, pulling all six from the water; four people were pronounced dead on scene; and two others were taken to local hospitals where they were pronounced dead, officials said.
—Donovan Slack, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2025
At least 155 survivors were receiving treatment in hospitals, NBC News reported late in the evening on Wednesday, April 9.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The bill also mandates that hospitals and the state government track costs potentially borne by taxpayers due to an individual's immigration status.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025
Judy Berman, Time, 11 Apr. 2025
Four victims were declared dead on scene and an additional two people were taken to local hospitals, Tisch said.
—John Miller, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2025
Now the team has relationships with 180 hospitals throughout the country.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 10 Apr. 2025
Another 155 people were rushed to local hospitals — some in ambulances carrying multiple victims at once.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 10 Apr. 2025
At each of the facilities, experienced volunteer health care professionals provide services in a caring environment and partner with laboratories, diagnostic centers, hospitals and treatment centers to connect patients with low-cost options for those additional types of services.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2025
Rescue divers responded immediately, pulling all six from the water; four people were pronounced dead on scene; and two others were taken to local hospitals where they were pronounced dead, officials said.
—Donovan Slack, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2025
At least 155 survivors were receiving treatment in hospitals, NBC News reported late in the evening on Wednesday, April 9.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The bill also mandates that hospitals and the state government track costs potentially borne by taxpayers due to an individual's immigration status.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025
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“Hospitals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hospitals. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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