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
In 2022, at the age of 14, Dylan, of Kansas City, Missouri, was diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer.
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Steve Hartman, CBS News, 20 June 2026
Nelson was diagnosed with HIV and sarcoidosis in 2000.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 19 June 2026
The path back from April 2025 elbow surgery hit a snag when he was diagnosed with a flexor tendon strain in late April that shut him down for weeks.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
There is much more that can be done to alleviate the impact this disease, typically diagnosed in babies, has on our most vulnerable people.
—Audrey Boone Tillman, Fortune, 19 June 2026
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Steve Hartman, CBS News, 20 June 2026
Nelson was diagnosed with HIV and sarcoidosis in 2000.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 19 June 2026
The path back from April 2025 elbow surgery hit a snag when he was diagnosed with a flexor tendon strain in late April that shut him down for weeks.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
There is much more that can be done to alleviate the impact this disease, typically diagnosed in babies, has on our most vulnerable people.
—Audrey Boone Tillman, Fortune, 19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnose
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Authorities did say that additional information will be released once the three individuals are identified, and when the medical examiner determines their cause of death.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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The man who died has not been identified as of Friday afternoon.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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After her grandmother died, the family found letters Smith had written home during the war.—
Nick Lunemann,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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The sixth skydiver could not exit the plane and was found fatally injured inside.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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On June 1, the National Institutes of Health announced that researchers from the University of Florida would begin the first phase of clinical trials on kratom to evaluate it as a potential treatment for opioid addiction.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Hanlon wrote that the federal government has been aware of the charges against Sarsour for 25 years and considered them at least four times when evaluating his eligibility for naturalization.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Police have sought Sanchez-Munoz in a pair of standoffs — one in Kansas City and another in Independence — but so far have not located him.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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The area, located in Kershaw County, South Carolina, is filled with shallow, unmarked graves, the FHD team said.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Officials were continuing to conduct mobile air monitoring and assess potential air quality impacts on Thursday, the agency said.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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According to the study, North America ranked sixth among the six regions assessed.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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The Gemini new moon helps you to distinguish chemistry from compatibility.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Shortly after qualifying, Gilbert spoke with CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede and argued that his experience leading Miami Gardens and serving on the Miami-Dade County Commission distinguishes him from the rest of the field.—
Jim DeFede,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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When was Juneteenth recognized in Georgia?—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Some doctors pulled back on prescriptions, recognizing the potential for abuse.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Police are investigating after a man was found dead underwater Saturday afternoon in Lauderhill.—
Ana Maria Soler,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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Counterterrorism police in Edinburgh are investigating a series of late-night street attacks that left five men injured.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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“Diagnose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnose. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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