as in to identify
to find out or establish the identity of
Experts have introduced new technology for diagnosing certain types of cancer in their early stages.
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Recent Examples of diagnose
At just 24, she was diagnosed with a brain tumor in her left occipital lobe and epilepsy.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
Lawmakers diagnosed that the principal government dereliction had been the failure to ensure that intelligence was shared across agencies.
—Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 1 Mar. 2025
The pontiff, who has led the Catholic Church since 2013, was diagnosed with pneumonia last week, according to the Vatican.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 1 Mar. 2025
Only two other children in New England have been diagnosed with her condition; one died in the first months of life, the other is 10 years old and depends on a respirator and tube feeding.
—Elizabeth Broden, Hartford Courant, 17 Feb. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
Lawmakers diagnosed that the principal government dereliction had been the failure to ensure that intelligence was shared across agencies.
—Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 1 Mar. 2025
The pontiff, who has led the Catholic Church since 2013, was diagnosed with pneumonia last week, according to the Vatican.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 1 Mar. 2025
Only two other children in New England have been diagnosed with her condition; one died in the first months of life, the other is 10 years old and depends on a respirator and tube feeding.
—Elizabeth Broden, Hartford Courant, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnose
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Doing this in the large helps to identify what works and doesn’t work in the long run.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Against this background, CNBC Pro used its stock screener tool to identify the most oversold and overbought stocks on Wall Street as measured by their 14-day relative strength index, or RSI.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2025
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In several respects, the survey found that Sacramento adults were less religious than Americans as a whole.—
Phillip Reese,
Sacramento Bee,
2 Mar. 2025
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An annual survey from The Knot found that the average price of a wedding in the U.S. was $33,000 in 2024, a number that can grow or shrink significantly based on location, vendors, and number of guests.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
2 Mar. 2025
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The incident occurred days before Wilhoite was set to fly to Indianapolis to help the coaching staff interview and evaluate draft prospects at the combine.—
Nick Kosmider,
The Athletic,
6 Mar. 2025
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Reexamine past passion projects and evaluate your spiritual connections.—
ESSENCE Lifestyle,
Essence,
5 Mar. 2025
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It was originally set to take place at Printed Matter, but, due to overwhelming interest, the event will now be held at the venue Baby’s All Right, located at 146 Broadway in Brooklyn.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
1 Mar. 2025
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Four weeks after their treatment, their vision was evaluated using a range of tests, including following a pen light, moving crayons between cups, locating white objects on a dark background, and navigating a corridor.—
Michael Irving,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2025
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However, there is insufficient long-term research to fully assess the safety of supplement use in teenagers and young children.—
Jazmin Towe,
Parents,
27 Feb. 2025
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The cosmonauts will also find biomedical tools to assess the effects of microgravity on blood circulation and immunity.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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The war in Gaza has resulted in more than 48,000 Palestinian deaths, according to the Gaza Health Ministry, which does not distinguish between civilians and combatants.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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The Tesla and SpaceX CEO, distinguished as the richest person in the world, has been especially controversial since Trump's inauguration.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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Protecting yourself from future fakers also starts with recognizing red flags early on.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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In 1989, its Atomic Safety and Licensing Appeal Board recognized when licensing a nuclear power plant that spent fuel could be stored in offsite facilities owned by private entities, government lawyers argued.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2025
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The district told Child Protective Services about these reports, and the agency is investigating, the district’s statement notes.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
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Local and state officials are investigating the 26-year-old's death as a homicide.—
Audrey Conklin,
Fox News,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Diagnose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnose. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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