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 program prioritizes the production of xenon-129, a stable isotope used in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to help diagnose lung diseases with greater precision. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026 Many routine stool panels do not even test for cyclospora, so countless infections are never diagnosed. — Katrine Wallace, STAT, 15 July 2026 The parasite can be diagnosed with a stool sample and can be treated with an antibiotic. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026 McEntire is stepmother to the late Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson‘s ex-husband, who died in August 2025, years after being diagnosed with melanoma. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 14 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
Verb
  • No deaths have been reported and the source of the cyclospora infections hasn’t been identified.
    — Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
  • Ahead of the law taking effect, SANDAG released a draft map in June identifying which transit stops will be subject to new high-density zoning.
    — Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026
Definition of identify
Verb
  • Gas stations across Russia are imposing limits on purchases, CNN’s analysis found, with fuel- tracking websites popping up to guide drivers to the best spots to fill up.
    — Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • The incident happened less than a week after another child was found dead inside a car at a Plantation early learning center last Monday.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
Definition of find
Verb
  • The primary goal of the study is to evaluate the implant's safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetic profile, or how the drug is absorbed and released in the body over time.
    — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 11 July 2026
  • The discussion explores different levels of care, including in-home support, assisted living, and memory care while offering guidance on evaluating care needs, lifestyle preferences, and long-term planning.
    — Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026
Definition of evaluate
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  • The facility will be located in a former prison complex that has sat empty since 2014.
    — Alan Gionet, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • Instead of using a remote or control panel, the player moves into position and signals with a simple hand gesture for the ball, and the AI biometrics locate and pinpoint the player position.
    — Shirl Leigh July 13, New Atlas, 13 July 2026
Definition of locate
Verb
  • Vogue Business assessed the 64 shows and presentations published on Vogue Runway and contacted each brand to verify the findings (brands were given 48 hours to respond).
    — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 6 July 2026
  • Professionals must actively map where their risk truly lies, assessing counterparty exposure, income correlation, and cost repricing, rather than mistaking simplicity for safety.
    — Henrik Totterman, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of assess
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Rather than genetically engineering immune cells, as is sometimes done for other therapies, researchers identify T cells in the patient that naturally recognize three proteins that are found in many brain tumors.
    — Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 14 July 2026
  • The website received six nominations from the awards body, which recognizes excellence in arts and entertainment journalism.
    — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 14 July 2026
Definition of recognize
Verb
  • Cyclospora surges can be tricky to investigate, and food poisoning sources can be hard to establish.
    — Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
  • The deal could close as soon as July 22, though several states, including Oregon and California, are investigating whether the $111 billion transaction violates their antitrust laws.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 11 July 2026
Definition of investigate

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