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
But Spier also knows that his wealth can help make a difference in the lives of others diagnosed with glioblastomas.
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Brad Quick, CNBC, 5 June 2026
One of his most personal shows to date centers around his late father, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer around 2010.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
But RevMed’s drug is expected to be practice-changing, meaning people newly diagnosed with pancreatic cancer are likely to be offered it, too.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
According to the South Carolina Department of Public Health, doctors most often use the fasting plasma glucose (FPG) test or the A1C test to diagnose prediabetes.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
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Brad Quick, CNBC, 5 June 2026
One of his most personal shows to date centers around his late father, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer around 2010.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
But RevMed’s drug is expected to be practice-changing, meaning people newly diagnosed with pancreatic cancer are likely to be offered it, too.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
According to the South Carolina Department of Public Health, doctors most often use the fasting plasma glucose (FPG) test or the A1C test to diagnose prediabetes.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
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All three of them also identified the same soldier – standing in the middle of the road, no more than 30 feet from the vehicle – as the one who opened fire.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Witnesses provided officers with a photograph and description of the suspect's vehicle, helping investigators quickly identify and locate Harmon.—
Caroline Foreback,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Captain Sandy finds her newish team in Dubrovnik, Croatia, aboard the Akira One, a bigger and older boat than last season’s Bravado.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
9 June 2026
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Through this deceptively simple framework, Hiraide delivers a poetic and poignant meditation on the passage of time, the meaning of work and love, and the surprise of finding joy in life’s ephemeral details.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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What is being evaluated is not how a partner performs within a working relationship, but how effectively ideas can be packaged under artificial constraints.—
Julia Ruttner,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The workgroup evaluating the use of standardized tests will look into the pros and cons of incorporating SAT, ACT or 11th grade Smarter Balanced Assessment scores in the admissions process.—
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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Dominical, another popular surf destination located next to Uvita, has a smattering of luxury villas and hotels, like Lamangata Luxury Surf Resort.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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The 41-year-old woman was located by police Wednesday night near a column of smoke at the intersection of Churchill Downs Avenue and Santa Anita Drive on Woodland’s north side, the release said.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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While Estrella found a permanent home, Valle cautioned residents to assess each situation carefully.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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The source also said Bessent has directed his team to assess conditions in the Gulf and request comprehensive estimates of costs associated with such repairs.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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Evette has seen a noticeable boost in polling since the May 29 endorsement, which appears to have distinguished her from the rest of the herd.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Ortega has worked to elevate Zara’s brand beyond fast fashion, through a series of creative collaborations and a stronger focus on design, helping the group distinguish itself from a growing wave of fast-fashion competitors.—
Sam Birchall,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
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Chicago Fire fans will recognize Brian Gutiérrez, who scored nine goals for the squad last season.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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This annual awards competition is under the direction of CORE, a division of the American Library Association and recognizes the best public relations materials produced by libraries across the Nation.—
Sharon Hlapcich,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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Inspired by a true story, this thriller centers around a fast food manager, Sandra (Ann Dowd), who receives a call from a man identifying himself as a police officer claiming to be investigating a potential theft by Becky (Dreama Walker), one of the restaurant’s employees.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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France last week asked for its public prosecutor, which presents cases in court, to investigate the treatment of French nationals detained by Israel after being part of the flotilla.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
6 June 2026
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“Diagnose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnose. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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