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
White was diagnosed with H.I.V. in 1985 and survived multiple strokes and a heart attack, continuing to add ink to his prolific literary catalogue even in his later years.
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Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 5 June 2025
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 2.3 million women were diagnosed with breast cancer globally in 2022 and 670,000 deaths were attributed to the disease.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 4 June 2025
So when Andreini was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer in 2013, Arneson was devastated.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 23 May 2025
In fact, research shows that people of color have a harder time getting correctly diagnosed with or sufficiently treated for eczema than white individuals.
—Lynya Floyd, Allure, 23 May 2025
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Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 5 June 2025
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 2.3 million women were diagnosed with breast cancer globally in 2022 and 670,000 deaths were attributed to the disease.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 4 June 2025
So when Andreini was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer in 2013, Arneson was devastated.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 23 May 2025
In fact, research shows that people of color have a harder time getting correctly diagnosed with or sufficiently treated for eczema than white individuals.
—Lynya Floyd, Allure, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnose
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Miami-Dade Fire Rescue pronounced the driver, who was not identified, dead at the scene.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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The victims were identified as Fraime Ubaldo, 30; Marangely Moreno Santiago, 26; Evangeline Ubaldo Moreno, 4; and Sebastián Ubaldo Moreno, 2, the Associated Press reported, citing officials.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Stay away from open fields, hill summits, or ridge tops.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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Fears that a serial killer is at large were reignited by the recent discovery of a body in a Texas lake, where 19 corpses have been found over the past three years.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
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Most who signed are intimately involved with evaluating and overseeing extramural research grants.—
Calvin Woodward,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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As with all equity investments, investors should carefully evaluate all options with a qualified investment professional before making any investment decision.—
Joel Shulman,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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No one supposedly could locate the accused to bring to trial, despite the men belonging to one of England’s highest nobility houses.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
6 June 2025
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Like its sister schools, graduates of Maine West, which is located in Des Plaines, are headed to local area schools, but also Northern Illinois University, Southern Illinois University, University of Missouri and Boston, among others.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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Your team can assess each item by its cost to the organization, the risk of inaction and the potential upside.—
David James,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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At the hospital, a team of emergency and pediatric doctors assessed the situation.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2025
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Thus, Israel’s defense establishment formulated a war concept that distinguished between terrorists and the civilian population in Gaza and strived to cause significant damage to Hamas, even if not to destroy every last Hamas fighter.—
Assaf Orion,
Foreign Affairs,
3 June 2025
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The headaches typically occur on the same side as the tumor or cyst and can be challenging for healthcare providers to distinguish from a true headache disorder.6 What Are the Symptoms of Chronic Migraine?—
Cathy Nelson,
Verywell Health,
3 June 2025
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Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council, said that Russia pushed forward with the Dnipropetrovsk offensive after Ukraine refused to recognize Russia’s territorial gains during the peace talks in Istanbul.—
Kosta Gak,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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Besides Wright’s visit to the clubhouse, Manager Ron Washington said a few words to the team about Hendricks, to recognize the moment.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
7 June 2025
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The crash is now being investigated by the NTSB and FAA.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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No one is in custody, and detectives are investigating, according to police, who did not give a motive for the shooting.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
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“Diagnose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnose. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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