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 Texas Republican Party Chair D'rinda Randall said she's already assembled a team to diagnose what went wrong for Republicans. — CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026 Dane died at 53 in February, less than one year after publicly announcing he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). — Robert Powell, NBC news, 3 Nov. 2026 Nicole was diagnosed with an aggressive form of stage 3 breast cancer in 2022. — Anna Tingley, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026 Gordy Quist, singer and guitarist of country quintet the Band of Heathens, announced that he has been diagnosed with Stage 3 colorectal cancer. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 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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  • Digital twins of wind turbines can combine operational data with engineering models to assess performance under changing wind conditions and identify maintenance requirements.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The letter was shared as Haitian police and foreign forces continue to battle gangs, with Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé announcing on X late Friday that a gang leader was killed, without identifying him.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of identify
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  • From his emergence in the mid-1950s until his passing in 2018, Taylor not only disassembled jazz and reconstructed it in his own style, but also found ways to make the world listen.
    — Levi Dayan, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Police previously said investigators found no evidence of an actual plan to carry out violence at the school.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of find
Verb
  • Healthcare is another emerging area, with researchers exploring digital representations of organs and biological systems to study diseases and evaluate treatments.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
  • This omission leaves citizens less able to evaluate democratic systems as fair or representative and more vulnerable to misinformation and disenfranchisement.
    — Ismar Volić, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of evaluate
Verb
  • Situated on Plaça de Catalunya, it couldn’t be better located for exploring the city centre or getting out to other districts.
    — Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
  • After taking him to his house located not too far from his law office, Gordon phoned someone.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of locate
Verb
  • Digital twins of wind turbines can combine operational data with engineering models to assess performance under changing wind conditions and identify maintenance requirements.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Following the quakes, Miyamoto and his team of roughly 100 engineers have worked under Venezuela’s Ministry of Public Works to assess the structural integrity of surviving buildings.
    — Avery Schmitz, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of assess
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  • New materials, colors and finishes, including a California-specific fabric and color scheme, further distinguish the camper van's interior look and feel from the rest of the Volkswagen van lineup.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Auwaerter, who was not part of the study, said the data didn't distinguish consumption from external exposure — in other words, the hair could have picked up traces of weed simply by being buried together with it.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of distinguish
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  • The production brings together more than 30 creative professionals whose work has been recognized by the Golden Horse, Golden Bell and Golden Melody awards, as well as international festivals.
    — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Parents do not have to become experts in AI to recognize the difference.
    — Christian M. Jacobs, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of recognize
Verb
  • Sacramento County Sheriff's Office and Sacramento Regional Transit Police are investigating the incident, according to the fire department.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Prosecutors are also investigating current and former central bank and pension fund officials.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of investigate

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“Diagnose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnose. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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