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
After a month, on July 1, 2025, she was diagnosed with Lyme disease.
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Mamie Bah, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
In June 2021, Peters was officially diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer after a 5-centimeter tumor was found at the top of her rectum.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Carter has been diagnosed with a deep soft-tissue contusion and is considered day-to-day.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 14 Mar. 2026
In November, the 35-year-old forward went public on Instagram, detailing that she had been diagnosed with anorexia.
—Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
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Mamie Bah, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
In June 2021, Peters was officially diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer after a 5-centimeter tumor was found at the top of her rectum.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Carter has been diagnosed with a deep soft-tissue contusion and is considered day-to-day.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 14 Mar. 2026
In November, the 35-year-old forward went public on Instagram, detailing that she had been diagnosed with anorexia.
—Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnose
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When numerous low-altitude targets appear, radar systems detect them amid the clutter – unwanted echoes from terrain, sea surfaces, rain or buildings – before identifying and continuously tracking them, reported SCMP.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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An aunt who lived across the street from the Sontags, in the Valley, had identified Susan as a suitably bright friend for him.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Asif Merchant, a Pakistani national also known as Asif Raza Merchant, was found guilty of murder for hire and attempting to commit an act of terrorism transcending national boundaries.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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The neighborhood/area The immediate neighborhood around the resort doesn’t offer much beyond lush greenery, but drive about 15 minutes west to find the famous Alona Beach, a particularly scenic strip of sand bookended by dramatic rock walls.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Collins, after not qualifying for the NCAA Tournament, now has a longer offseason to get a jump start on evaluating talent.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The driver was evaluated by paramedics and taken to a local hospital, the release said.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Refueling typically happens at the back of the plane, where the boom operator is located.—
Kim Tong-Hyung,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Old Dominion, located in Norfolk, Virginia, is a public university with about 24,000 students.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
13 Mar. 2026
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Gudas was assessed a major penalty and game misconduct.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Such students would be immediately expelled and assessed out-of-state tuition fees.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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But other bolt-holes stand out for giving the beds themselves extra attention, distinguishing them in some particularly charming or even surreal way (see beds carved out of literal ice).—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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In early life, this tissue exposes developing immune cells to intestinal microbes, helping the body learn to distinguish between harmless symbionts and harmful pathogens.—
Lilia Goncharova,
The Conversation,
9 Mar. 2026
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It is officially recognized as sovereign by only 11 other nations, but is treated as de facto independent by Western powers such as the United States.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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That’s a fact recognized by administration officials themselves and the nonprofit corporation responsible for operating the bulk electricity grid, the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO).—
Liz Krueger,
New York Daily News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Officers involved were placed on administrative leave as the incident is investigated by the Suffolk DA’s office.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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Officers Peter Mastrocinque and Nicole Grant were arrested by personnel from the department’s Special Operations Division’s Major Complaint Unit, which is responsible for investigating criminal misconduct by department employees, police said.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Diagnose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnose. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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