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 Edwards, who worked a series of low-wage jobs before being diagnosed with autism at age 24, can relate. — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2026 In just the past five years alone, Stone Mountain has diagnosed 2,400 new cases of black lung. — Howard Berkes, NPR, 5 Aug. 2026 Shah diagnosed delirium and said possible causes included anesthesia, oxygen problems and an elevated heart rate. — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026 John Detmer, 9, was diagnosed with the disease this year after a tick bite on his head caused severe symptoms that lasted for weeks, his family told NBC News. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 4 Aug. 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
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  • The spiritual leader and Nobel peace laureate has said his office will have the sole authority to identify his reincarnation, who will be found outside China.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • This is how recovery becomes a business when a brand defines itself beyond what its products do to identify how the customer needs it most; when that need becomes unmistakably visible; and what the total experience will ultimately mean.
    — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of identify
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  • Packable, walkable, comfortable—three keywords to bookmark when shopping for a travel sandal, though finding all of them in one pair can be a journey of its own.
    — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026
  • If found not guilty due to a lack of criminal responsibility, she would be committed to a state mental health facility.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of find
Verb
  • The system tracks drones in real-time and feeds data gathered from diverse sensors into a single channel for military personnel to evaluate.
    — Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Why the Raiders should acquire Vea Raiders general manager John Spytek won’t need to watch much tape to evaluate Vea’s worth.
    — Sam Warren, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of evaluate
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  • The arrest took place Sunday at an Embassy Suites, located in the 3400 block of International Boulevard in Hapeville, according to local reports.
    — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Aug. 2026
  • This two-bedroom loft built in the 1850s is located steps away from Bowen’s Wharf, so all of Newport’s buzziest restaurants, bars, and shops are well within reach.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of locate
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  • The recurring fuel and service operations can be assessed through margins, contracts, customer retention, and cash conversion.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Tyler Vanwert via Reuters A wildfire burning northwest of downtown Spokane, Washington, has damaged more than 600 structures as officials continue to assess the destruction.
    — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of assess
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  • Salman Al-Ansari, a Saudi geopolitical analyst, rejected the suggestion that Riyadh is unwilling to confront Iran, saying the Kingdom distinguishes between credible deterrence and military action without clear objectives.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The researchers distinguished developmental feedback from performance feedback.
    — Paula Ferrada, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of distinguish
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  • Travel + Leisure’s 2026 World’s Best Awards recognized several standout properties, with Rancho La Puerta in Tecate, Mexico, earning the top spot among international wellness retreats for more than a decade.
    — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The family’s case was rejected — despite being first and second generation, and despite Pedro Monasterios and his children having been recognized as citizens just a few years earlier.
    — Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of recognize
Verb
  • The Olathe Police Department is investigating the crash, Moncayo said.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • But each room is packed with nooks and crannies and knickknacks to click around on, investigate, and learn about, so there’s almost always something to dig into.
    — Jay Peters, The Verge, 1 Aug. 2026
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