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
But Spier also knows that his wealth can help make a difference in the lives of others diagnosed with glioblastomas.
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Brad Quick, CNBC, 5 June 2026
One of his most personal shows to date centers around his late father, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer around 2010.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
But RevMed’s drug is expected to be practice-changing, meaning people newly diagnosed with pancreatic cancer are likely to be offered it, too.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
According to the South Carolina Department of Public Health, doctors most often use the fasting plasma glucose (FPG) test or the A1C test to diagnose prediabetes.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
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Brad Quick, CNBC, 5 June 2026
One of his most personal shows to date centers around his late father, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer around 2010.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
But RevMed’s drug is expected to be practice-changing, meaning people newly diagnosed with pancreatic cancer are likely to be offered it, too.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
According to the South Carolina Department of Public Health, doctors most often use the fasting plasma glucose (FPG) test or the A1C test to diagnose prediabetes.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnose
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Such plants are predominantly located in communities of color, with an average of 77% of the residents within a mile identifying as such, according to census data.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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The suspect was identified as Olumuyiwa Akindahunsi, a 29-year-old homeless man not affiliated with the university, according to the UCLA Police Department.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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By greatly expanding the dimensions of his images, with their muted palettes, tight cropping, found symmetries, and laconic wit, had the maestro of the photographic epigram betrayed his subtractive aesthetic?—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Everyone will find the easy-access power outlets and bedside controls a plus.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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To find the options that truly deliver, women in their 40s and 50s tested dozens of night creams, evaluating everything from texture to absorption and visible results.—
Jenny Berg,
InStyle,
4 June 2026
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The district hired large consulting firms from out of state in 2010 and again in 2012 to evaluate which schools would meet the criteria for closure.—
Julia McWilliams,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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Lama Kazi Sherpa, of the SPCC, told Reuters that his team located Hillary Dawa above Base Camp near the icefall and brought him down to safety.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Goodwill of Southern California and CVS Pharmacy on June 3 opened the CVS Health® Career Skills Lab located at the Goodwill headquarters in Lincoln Heights.—
Marianne Love,
Daily News,
4 June 2026
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The panel is often ordered to assess prediabetes, type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
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Other patients will continue to be referred to other facilities after initial treatment and stabilization as teams continue to assess security risks before resuming additional services.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Implicit in Schulze’s remark is what distinguished the Hairy Who from their Pop counterparts on the East Coast.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The results highlight an important boundary in early social cognition and offer insight into how infants distinguish between human and artificial agents.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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In December, Israel became the first country to formally recognize Somaliland, and the UAE maintains an expansive commercial and military presence in the port city of Berbera.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Our partners recognize that local journalism and an informed citizenry are foundational for our society.—
Steve Coffman
June 4,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2026
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Inspired by a true story, this thriller centers around a fast food manager, Sandra (Ann Dowd), who receives a call from a man identifying himself as a police officer claiming to be investigating a potential theft by Becky (Dreama Walker), one of the restaurant’s employees.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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France last week asked for its public prosecutor, which presents cases in court, to investigate the treatment of French nationals detained by Israel after being part of the flotilla.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
6 June 2026
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“Diagnose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnose. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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