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
The original star, Bea Benaderet, had been diagnosed with cancer and died, also in 1968.
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NPR, 25 Oct. 2025
With treatment, a person diagnosed with Marfan syndrome can expect to live as long as someone without the disease.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
John suffered a shoulder injury and was later diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
As portrayed by Stephen Graham, Douglas was a World War II veteran and blue-collar worker who was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia late in his adult life.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
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NPR, 25 Oct. 2025
With treatment, a person diagnosed with Marfan syndrome can expect to live as long as someone without the disease.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
John suffered a shoulder injury and was later diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
As portrayed by Stephen Graham, Douglas was a World War II veteran and blue-collar worker who was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia late in his adult life.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnose
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Using Hubble's data, astronomers have identified more than 80 possible star clusters inside this ring, many less than 100 million years old, though the spiral galaxy itself has likely persisted for over a billion years.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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The post did not identify the boy or the friend who was with him.—
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
20 Oct. 2025
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Police found a firearm in the vehicle, the release says.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Oct. 2025
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The child was found by her mother three hours later, with internal vehicle temperatures having reached over 108 degrees.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Experts use those numbers to evaluate when an exposure is potentially a concern and a product needs to be alerted.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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After evaluating nine different pairs for comfort, support, and value, the Hoka Mach 6 Sneakers proved to be the best for everyday wear.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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In addition to locating victims’ remains, the on-site work involved removing and disposing of explosives that didn’t detonate in the blast.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Across town, Mark Fontana leaned over a slab of granite in a monument manufacturing shop located right next to the Italian cemetery, full of headstones in various stages, giant stone cutting machines, diamond-grinders and a room for sandblasting headstones.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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However, should leading developers start holding their cards closer to their chests, society would no longer have a window, not even a narrow one, to publicly learn about and assess the upsides and downsides, the risk and security profiles, and the trajectory of this foundational technology.—
Yoshua Bengio,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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When looking back and assessing AI investments, the company may swap out vendors when a new tool proves to be easier to deploy at a lower cost.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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The natural springs have long been known as Berkeley Springs, and when the post office needed to distinguish between two Baths in Virginia—West Virginia didn’t become a state until 1863—the town decided to more formally adopt the springs’ name.—
Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Oct. 2025
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But in a market where definitional confusion obscures risk and competitive tensions drive narratives, distinguishing signal from noise is increasingly critical and difficult.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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Lockhart was also the recipient of two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, one recognizing her motion picture work, the other honoring her television career.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
25 Oct. 2025
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Anguilla was also recognized by Travel + Leisure’s 2025 World’s Best Awards as one of the top islands globally — and the highest-ranked in the Caribbean — earning praise for its friendly hospitality, diverse cuisine and luxury resorts.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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House Republicans had promised to use their majority to investigate Hunter's businesses, which cast a shadow on President Biden's reelection campaign.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Diagnose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnose. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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