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
Volman was diagnosed with Lewy body dementia in 2020, but continued to perform through the early stages of his illness.
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Andrew McGowan, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
About 1 in every 31 children was diagnosed with autism by age 8 in 2022, up from 1 in 36 in 2020, according to a US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report published in April.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Current antidepressant and antianxiety drugs are inadequate for about half of people diagnosed with GAD.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
Several months later, Guthrie shared that Jones’ husband had died after being diagnosed with glioblastoma.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
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Andrew McGowan, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
About 1 in every 31 children was diagnosed with autism by age 8 in 2022, up from 1 in 36 in 2020, according to a US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report published in April.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Current antidepressant and antianxiety drugs are inadequate for about half of people diagnosed with GAD.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
Several months later, Guthrie shared that Jones’ husband had died after being diagnosed with glioblastoma.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnose
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That refers to the time in mid-July 2024 when state officials including Johnson and Laidlaw identified the site at 6310 Arkansas 215 south, about 8 miles north of Charleston, as a potential location for the new prison and July 31, 2024, when the state signed a contingency on the property.—
Penny Weaver,
Arkansas Online,
8 Sep. 2025
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At the scene, a member of the Toronto Police who identified himself as Officer Kim repeatedly prevented EW from approaching the woman for comment.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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In each case, magistrate judges had already found probable cause to proceed with the charges forward, yet jurors opted not to return indictments.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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Ease off the accelerator - Step off the gas to slow down the vehicle until the tires find traction.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
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Danielson said Boomer won the competition at kicker through his fall camp performance, but the coaching staff will continue to evaluate the two players throughout the coming bye week.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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The study looked at 182 cities across the country and evaluated each based on affordability, number of activities for retirees, quality of life and health care.—
Reia Li,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Areas in steep terrain located in previous fire scars continue to show resistance to containment and provide limited access for crews.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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As of Friday, Hurricane Kiko remains a major hurricane located approximately 1,200 miles east-southeast of Hawaii and is forecast to approach the islands as a tropical storm early next week, officials said.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
6 Sep. 2025
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Moyes takes his time assessing and signing off on targets and is notoriously picky.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Angel Reese was assessed her 8th technical foul of the season after incidental contact with Aaliyah Edwards on this play.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Code does not distinguish between voluntary and involuntary expatriation.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Its data did not distinguish between civilians and combatants.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Gasly has regularly stressed his faith in Alpine this season despite its lack of performance on the track, recognizing the long-term vision in place.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Republican president insisted that his tough talk didn't contradict his fixation on being recognized for diplomatic efforts, saying peace must be made from a position of strength.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Sep. 2025
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Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the fatal dog attack and a report is being prepared for the coroner.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Federal safety regulators are investigating nearly 300,000 Chrysler minivans over reports of steering malfunctions that officials said could lead to a crash.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Diagnose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnose. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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