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
In Eric Lin’s film, Liu plays Irene Chao, a Chinese-American single parent who is battling health issues, while caring for a son who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia.
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John Bleasdale, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025
She was diagnosed with a cranial hematoma from a burst blood vessel following the Washington, D.C. performance, Derek shared in an Instagram post at the time, and required emergency surgery.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
It's often diagnosed by a rash resembling a bullseye around on the tick bite, and can be confirmed with a Lyme disease blood test.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Nancy was diagnosed with Stage 4 thyroid cancer in 2007 after discovering a lump on the back of her neck.
—Lara Terpstra, Freep.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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John Bleasdale, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025
She was diagnosed with a cranial hematoma from a burst blood vessel following the Washington, D.C. performance, Derek shared in an Instagram post at the time, and required emergency surgery.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
It's often diagnosed by a rash resembling a bullseye around on the tick bite, and can be confirmed with a Lyme disease blood test.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Nancy was diagnosed with Stage 4 thyroid cancer in 2007 after discovering a lump on the back of her neck.
—Lara Terpstra, Freep.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnose
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Additionally, the molecular signals the researchers identified, like Homer1a, could become early biomarkers for ASD.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Aug. 2025
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The passenger was identified as Sandy Hall, 57, of San Leandro.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
16 Aug. 2025
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Clarendon Hills found itself in the elimination bracket by virtue of a 16-1 loss Wednesday to the Mountain Region and Nevada State champion from Las Vegas, which improved to 2-0 Saturday with a 5-3 win over the Northwest Region champs from Washington.—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Aug. 2025
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Du Plessis – who was making the third defense of his belt – had no answer to Chimaev’s grappling and found himself on the mat within the opening minute of the fight.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
17 Aug. 2025
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However, in a report evaluating last winter's forecasts, the almanac reported an overall accuracy rate of 64% for the season.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Accolades from state, national and international bar associations, as well as affinity bar groups and other stakeholders and organizations were also evaluated.—
Liane Jackson,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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This involves searching for, locating, identifying and returning the remains of missing service members to their families.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
16 Aug. 2025
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The company is located at 1621 Dana Ave., near Xavier University.—
Hailey Roden,
The Enquirer,
16 Aug. 2025
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Ahead of the slate selection, the WFP held regular meetings with mayoral candidates, presenting data, building trust, and assessing commitment to collaboration.—
Theo Oshiro,
New York Daily News,
14 Aug. 2025
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Admissions officers assess your extracurricular record with an eye to initiative and authenticity.—
Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The team took apart the malaria problem and tried something new: detect the wingbeat frequency—to distinguish it from other insects—of a female Anopheles in flight and shoot it down.—
Robert C. Wolcott,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Arsenal’s dedication to set-pieces has been another distinguishing feature of Arteta’s reign.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
11 Aug. 2025
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Don’t reply hastily just to reply; instead, resolve, elevate, compliment, applaud, recognize and convert.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The cascade of Western countries recognizing a Palestinian state can be understood as an attempt to oppose Israeli designs on the territory.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the crash.—
Enquirer staff,
The Enquirer,
14 Aug. 2025
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Park Ridge police are investigating after a 7-Eleven convenience store was recently robbed and a clerk believed to be sprayed with mace, in an incident where cigarettes and alcohol were reported stolen.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Diagnose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnose. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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