as in decision
a position arrived at after consideration
my diagnosis of the situation is that immediate action needs to be taken
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Recent Examples of diagnosis
Twenty years after her diagnosis, Stones manages the condition through regular exercise and good nutrition and advocates for bone health, developing bone-friendly recipes inspired by her love of baking and shared with the Royal Osteoporosis Society in the United Kingdom.
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Hadia Zainab, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Liam needed to be sedated so that doctors could do a lumbar puncture for a clear diagnosis.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
The Die Hard star's family — including Heming Willis, daughters Mabel and Evelyn, as well as the actor's ex-wife Demi Moore and daughters Rumer, Scout and Tallulah — first shared his aphasia diagnosis in March 2022.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
The clinical data from this study can pave the way for earlier, more accurate diagnoses.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Apr. 2026
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Hadia Zainab, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Liam needed to be sedated so that doctors could do a lumbar puncture for a clear diagnosis.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
The Die Hard star's family — including Heming Willis, daughters Mabel and Evelyn, as well as the actor's ex-wife Demi Moore and daughters Rumer, Scout and Tallulah — first shared his aphasia diagnosis in March 2022.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
The clinical data from this study can pave the way for earlier, more accurate diagnoses.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnosis
Noun
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All decisions of the judges regarding this Promotion are final and binding in all respects.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Olsson and Garden set a deadline in the summer for a point at which Olsson wouldn’t take any more calls, providing the time and space to make her decision without noise.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author's and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Ask your server for their opinion on the natural wines, or go for a low-key aperitivo.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Later on Wednesday, the jury came back and agreed on the verdict.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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These verdicts are consequential for the damages awarded and what the evidence reveals about intent.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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In forensic anthropology, this conclusion typically follows analysis of bone condition, degradation and other physical markers that help specialists estimate how long remains have been interred or stored.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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Again, there were hints in the data but no definitive conclusions.—
Mariangela Lisanti,
Twin Cities,
27 Mar. 2026
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That work was on display this week as Thomas Jefferson High School junior Bella Smith helped younger students hunt for Easter eggs – a simple moment that mirrors her own determination.—
Robbie Owens,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Those determinations complete the World Cup’s 48-team draw, as well as the full schedule, as North America for the first time serves as host.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Diagnosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnosis. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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