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 For more than a decade, people diagnosed with hep C have struggled to access the highly effective medications. — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026 Røyneland said his focus in terms of the impact of Henki, which explores the story of the first man in Norway who was diagnosed with HIV, has been closer to home. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026 Charles Kelley, the co-lead vocalist and founding member of the country band Lady A, has been diagnosed with the rare blood cancer multiple myeloma. — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026 At 8 months, the child was also diagnosed with infantile epileptic spasms syndrome, a severe form of epilepsy. — Inaya Folarin Iman, CBS News, 29 Sep. 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
Verb
  • But that condition applies to all affectionate bonds and doesn’t, on its own, identify attachment.
    — Pascal Vrticka, Scientific American, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Markings depicted on an image of a Kalinga warrior from an indigenous group in the Philippines were inaccurate and none of the artists involved in creating the mural identified as Asian, Asian American or Pacific Islander.
    — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
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  • Soaker bathtubs, gas fireplaces, and sofas for curling up with a good book are found here, too.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Not only does Jeong-yo have an emotional connection to his music performance that Pi-o struggles to find himself, but Pi-o has injured his pinky in the leadup to the final performance, thanks to his obsessive practicing.
    — Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of find
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  • Developed by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI), the MQ-9B SeaGuardian’s performance was evaluated at the Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Force (MPRF) Commander’s Operational Group (COG).
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
  • About 50 employees signed off on an email to leadership expressing concerns and providing suggestions, such as evaluating clutter and removing items like pillows that are hotspots for the insects.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of evaluate
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  • There's a fitness studio (located next to the Water Deck) replete with free weights, benches, a Peloton bike, and Matrix cardio equipment, or opt for yoga on the adjacent alfresco yoga deck.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Tai Kwun is an integrated institution, comprised of The Jockey Club CPS Limited and Tai Kwun Culture & Arts Company Limited, in partnership with the Hong Kong SAR Government, located in the former Central Police Station of Hong Kong.
    — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of locate
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  • It’s been further modified by many factors, from today’s online publishing platforms to new means for assessing and quantifying scientific impact, and the increasingly interdisciplinary and team-based nature of research.
    — Jeffrey S. Flier, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026
  • However, as some researchers have pointed out, the available studies didn’t assess whether emotions are actually regulated through the chatbot, and therefore conflate distress relief with attachment.
    — Pascal Vrticka, Scientific American, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of assess
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  • Such moments underscore the features of streaming that distinguish it from television.
    — Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Firms that hold durable AI positions build diagnostic systems capable of distinguishing high-weight signals from low-weight noise.
    — Joseph Byrum, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of distinguish
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  • The credit ecosystem will continue to recognize these human achievements, while finding ways to appropriately recognize the contributions of their AI collaborators.
    — Jeffrey S. Flier, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Williamson was recognized for his role in organizing the Dawson’s Creek table read held to support Van Der Beek following his colon cancer diagnosis.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of recognize
Verb
  • That allegation surfaced as police investigated the first case.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Saudi Arabia, Israel, and the UAE are investigating the hijacker to uncover the key questions surrounding the suspect’s identity, motive, and how a weapon entered the cockpit.
    — Christine Valora, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of investigate

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“Diagnose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnose. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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