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
Westcott, 85 — who was diagnosed with Huntington’s Disease, a genetic brain disorder, in 2015 — cited mental incapacity as his reason for attempting to rescind the deal.
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Colson Thayer, People.com, 27 June 2025
She was diagnosed with stage IV ovarian cancer in 1986 and underwent chemotherapy and radiation therapy treatment, which took a physical and emotional toll.
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 26 June 2025
The X-rays came back negative, and he was diagnosed with a forearm contusion.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
In 2013, after his partner, John Arthur, was diagnosed with terminal ALS, the couple decided to wed.
—Steven Romo, NBC news, 26 June 2025
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Colson Thayer, People.com, 27 June 2025
She was diagnosed with stage IV ovarian cancer in 1986 and underwent chemotherapy and radiation therapy treatment, which took a physical and emotional toll.
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 26 June 2025
The X-rays came back negative, and he was diagnosed with a forearm contusion.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
In 2013, after his partner, John Arthur, was diagnosed with terminal ALS, the couple decided to wed.
—Steven Romo, NBC news, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnose
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About two years after the assault, Agnes must identify her gender on a government form.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
29 June 2025
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Lidia Zepeda, who identified herself as a childhood friend of Garcia, created a GoFundMe account to help the family with funeral expenses.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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There, a tactical response team found a man lying dead with a weapon nearby, whom authorities believe was the shooter.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
1 July 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Steer clear of open fields, hilltops, or ridge tops.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2025
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He’s evaluated everything from TVs and soundbars to smart gadgets and wearables, ...—
Parker Hall,
Wired News,
21 June 2025
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Over a period of four weeks, our testers evaluated each swimsuit on fit, comfort, quality, performance, coverage, and value.—
Esme Benjamin,
People.com,
20 June 2025
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Follow the on-screen instructions to help Facebook locate your account and start the recovery process.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
29 June 2025
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Bentley Residences will be located on Miami's Sunny Isles Beach.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 June 2025
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Hwang In-ho (Lee Byung-hun), aka the Front Man, joined the games himself, posing as another desperate stranger in order to better assess Gi-hun’s righteous crusade.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
27 June 2025
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In an email, a spokesperson for Fix the City said the group was assessing the landscape and its options.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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But protesters said President Trump’s decision is symbolic of America’s role in Israel’s broader retaliatory military campaign, one that’s killed more than 55,000 Palestinians, according to the Gaza Health Ministry, which does not distinguish between civilians and combatants.—
Lila Hempel-Edgers,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2025
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Savvy operators are beginning to distinguish between short-term curiosity spend and deeper, more sustainable value.—
Vlad Panin,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Their relations date back to Pakistan's founding amid the United Kingdom's partition of the Indian subcontinent in 1947, with Iran being the second nation after the U.K. to recognize Pakistan's independence.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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What differentiates high-performing leaders and teams in modern organizations is the capacity for emotional regulation—the ability to recognize, manage and appropriately express emotions in a way that reinforces trust, psychological safety and performance.—
Andriana Eliadis,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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The national police Anti-Cybercrime Group is currently investigating another deepfake of Marcos promoting an online trading platform.—
Cecilia Hult,
Fortune,
28 June 2025
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Any malicious attack on one of us is an attack on all of us, and CBP will continue to work with our investigating and prosecuting partners to deal swift and severe justice to perpetrators.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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“Diagnose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnose. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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