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 2018, Richards was diagnosed with prostate cancer.
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Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Rush, who was diagnosed with leukemia last month, lived in the San Diego area and died Saturday on the way to the hospital, actor-musician Keith Thibodeaux told The Hollywood Reporter.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
Hernandez-Mendoza was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was diagnosed with a fracture of the cervical vertebra and pelvic fractures.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 15 May 2026
The criteria have shifted multiple times over the decades — from NIH guidelines in 1990, to the Rotterdam criteria in 2003, to Androgen Excess Society criteria in 2006, meaning the same patient could be diagnosed under one framework and missed under another.
—Adaira Landry, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
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Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Rush, who was diagnosed with leukemia last month, lived in the San Diego area and died Saturday on the way to the hospital, actor-musician Keith Thibodeaux told The Hollywood Reporter.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
Hernandez-Mendoza was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was diagnosed with a fracture of the cervical vertebra and pelvic fractures.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 15 May 2026
The criteria have shifted multiple times over the decades — from NIH guidelines in 1990, to the Rotterdam criteria in 2003, to Androgen Excess Society criteria in 2006, meaning the same patient could be diagnosed under one framework and missed under another.
—Adaira Landry, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnose
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Responding officers with the Memphis Police Department later identified Dunmars as the driver of the Jeep Cherokee involved in the incident.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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This marks Congo’s 17th recorded Ebola outbreak since the virus was first identified in the country in 1976.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Now, a new study suggests researchers may have found the first drug regimen capable of rapid and sustaining relief from suicidal thoughts across a broad group of patients.—
Ariana Eunjung Cha,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Minutes later, police also responded to the 3800 block of Salerno Street where, inside, officers found the two suspects dead.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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In addition, Skyborne will provide operator and maintainer training so that US and allied personnel can safely use, support, and evaluate the systems in the field.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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An independent judges panel evaluates applicants on strategy, execution, corporate culture, and governance or financial performance.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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The center, located at 7040 Independent Parkway, is also accused of failing to report this incident and other ones to the state in accordance with state law.—
Lina Ruiz
May 14,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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That’s where the art galleries and vendors selling Cuban memorabilia are located in CubaNostalgia.—
Sarah Moreno
May 14,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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When concerning online activity is flagged by the system, schools follow established processes to assess the situation, provide appropriate support, and involve families.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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On the other, some homes were assessed only for soot and ash.—
Aarne Heikkila,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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But his team distinguished themselves through superior organisation with and without the ball, exploiting space to play to the specific strengths of their personnel.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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That framework, Yeon says, distinguishes Korean commercial cinema from other markets.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Presidents have often recognized and honored the Jewish community within the broader story of America.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Authority grows when your purpose is easy to recognize.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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Soon after, the state began investigating parents suspected of having provided such care to their children.—
Jo Yurcaba,
NBC news,
16 May 2026
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The latest movie, Hannah, a baker turned amateur detective investigates the murder of a key witness in a high-profile forgery case, and the disappearance of the lead prosecutor in the case.—
Lori A Bashian , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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“Diagnose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnose. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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