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
Once diagnosed, pancreatic cancer has been a death sentence for those afflicted in the vast majority of cases.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
After years of symptoms, Jackson said her doctor eventually diagnosed her with Lyme disease.
—Elle Meyers, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
His daughter Samantha was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, rare cancer that grows from soft tissues.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Megan Hilty was diagnosed with tendinitis in her throat from the physical demands of performing in Death Becomes Her on Broadway, and what happened next is a case study in what most of us get wrong about pushing through.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
After years of symptoms, Jackson said her doctor eventually diagnosed her with Lyme disease.
—Elle Meyers, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
His daughter Samantha was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, rare cancer that grows from soft tissues.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Megan Hilty was diagnosed with tendinitis in her throat from the physical demands of performing in Death Becomes Her on Broadway, and what happened next is a case study in what most of us get wrong about pushing through.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnose
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Additional details were not immediately available, and the homeowner declined to be identified or comment further.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Police identified Delgado-Cordoba as a suspect through his rideshare profile, social media and DNA.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Arttu Hyry has been terrific since entering the lineup for Game 2, but his third line hasn’t found the back of the net.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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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,
27 Apr. 2026
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Sarah Emond, president and CEO of the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review, a nonprofit group that evaluates the cost and effectiveness of drugs, said Regeneron should be commended on its pricing.—
Berkeley Lovelace Jr,
NBC news,
23 Apr. 2026
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DigitalBridge has asked the judge to delay finalizing the judgment while its legal challenges to the lawsuit and the verdict are evaluated.—
Jordan Rau,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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In a series first, Captain Sig Hansen launches an unprecedented covert scouting mission, deploying an underwater drone into the unknown waters in a bold attempt to locate the rare strain of king crab before the rest of the fleet arrives.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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The 28-year-old driver initially escaped but was later located by military police on the base and taken into custody.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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The floating unit now allows researchers to assess real-world performance, including how the system behaves in open-ocean conditions and its interactions with the surrounding environment.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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But experts are assessing whether the pinch being felt in wallets is enough to transform transportation habits.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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At times, the line between Blue Hills and McCrory’s political office became difficult to distinguish.—
Andrew Brown,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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Half critic, half concierge, Edwards’ round-ups are generally distinguished by a cheerfulness.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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Lopez will be recognized at a May 20 luncheon in Sacramento during California Classified School Employees Week.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Until recently, history has largely recognized this foolish law as a New Deal mistake.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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The airline also vowed to investigate the matter.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Police in Trumbull are investigating a crash that injured a woman and a child in a stroller near the Trumbull Mall on Saturday.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Diagnose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnose. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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