diagnose

verb

Definition of diagnosenext
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 The previous study illustrates the ability to diagnose serious genetic diseases in fetuses and deliver gene therapy before birth, with encouraging safety and benefit. — William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 Rugby league legend Wally Lewis is another high-profile Australian sportsperson diagnosed with probable CTE. — ABC News, 22 July 2026 Coronary artery disease and Parkinson’s disease (he was diagnosed in 2019) with autonomic dysfunction were listed as joint causes on his official death certificate. — Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026 Police said he was diagnosed with mental health conditions that put him at risk. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for diagnose
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnose
  1. identify
  2. find
  3. evaluate
  4. locate
  5. assess
  6. distinguish
  7. recognize
  8. investigate
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  • During the negotiations, authorities used drones to identify the trailer and make contact with the father, said Siskiyou County Sheriff Jeremiah LaRue.
    — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • One suspect, who was not identified by police, was arrested and booked at the Sacramento County Main Jail on suspicion of battery causing serious bodily harm, Triplett said.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of identify
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  • Officers found Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and 8-month-old Callan unconscious.
    — Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • Rodri found himself in the position Reece James did a year ago, not really knowing what to do next.
    — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of find
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  • The authors evaluated decades of research on who is at highest risk of drowning and what interventions have been shown to save lives.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Clean electricity procurement is essential, but it should be evaluated by location and time, not just annual averages.
    — Bridget Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
Definition of evaluate
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  • Bab al-Mandab, which translates as the Gate of Tears, is located at the southern end of the Red Sea and is a critical gateway to the Suez Canal, linking Europe and Asia through one of the world’s busiest shipping routes.
    — Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • Police located a third gun and an undisclosed amount of cash inside of a bag in a closet, BPD said.
    — Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 20 July 2026
Definition of locate
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  • Young striker Jayden Danns needs to be assessed after feeling discomfort in his hamstring last week, while Kaide Gordon and Owen Beck are still undergoing rehab following injuries.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • The mall had been a powerful economic driver for the town’s tax base for decades after opening in 1971, and was the third-biggest taxpayer in 2000 when it was assessed at about $35 million.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
Definition of assess
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  • Sugar acts like each cell’s own personal crest, helping to distinguish them from each other.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • Clinical psychologist Willoughby Britton distinguishes between temporary distress and experiences that negatively affect daily functioning.
    — Ronald S. Green, The Conversation, 16 July 2026
Definition of distinguish
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  • He was recognized with a Dayton Literary Peace Prize lifetime achievement award in November.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • Sleepy Poet Antique Mall was recognized for its expansive collection of vintage furniture, décor and collectibles.
    — Evan Moore July 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
Definition of recognize
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  • The new charges were brought after officials had investigated reports made by four additional victims in the East England areas of Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, police said.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Mexico pledged to investigate the origins of the parasite outbreak, while playing down the idea that contamination occurred in its territory.
    — Jaewon Kang, Fortune, 18 July 2026
Definition of investigate

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