as in identifies
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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a position arrived at after consideration
my diagnosis of the situation is that immediate action needs to be taken
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Recent Examples of diagnoses
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
Interest in the category grew after findings such as a National Institutes of Health study, which found that cognitive speed training may delay dementia diagnoses over time.
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Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
While previous studies found that prescriptions for children generally increased, the new paper used large-scale Epic systems data to look at trends specifically among children with autism diagnoses.
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Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
19 May 2026
In one of the most notable recent ALS diagnoses in Hollywood, Eric Dane died in February, less than two years after his diagnosis.
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Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
But an ostensibly restorative vacation to Mexico — which Sarah uses as an occasion to introduce her parents to Donimo — only highlights the symptoms of what a doctor eventually diagnoses as early-onset Alzheimer’s.
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Guy Lodge,
Variety,
14 May 2026
If your vet diagnoses your dog with an ailment or advises you to feed your dog a specific formula, Royal Canin has a style of food for it.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
The Budgetnista—explores the emotional side of money, diagnoses common money stressors, and prescribes practical, judgment-free solutions for budgeting, saving, debt, and wealth-building formulated to support lasting financial health.
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Tiffany Aliche,
SELF,
30 Mar. 2026
Yet Aster diagnoses them, and everyone else, with a deadly case of social media brain rot.
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Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Additionally, the number of new diagnoses was small, and the study did not measure whether the AI tool saved time, lowered costs or changed patients' care.
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Dr. Joshua Anthony,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
For older adults or individuals with disabilities, consider creating a one-page medical summary that includes diagnoses, medications, mobility needs, medical equipment requirements, and caregiver contact information.
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Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
Researchers have also found tablet use among kids to be significantly associated with ADHD diagnoses.
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Aarushi Bhandari,
The Conversation,
19 June 2026
Conducting the research last year, Brownstein and the research team ran the genomes of 376 patients who lacked diagnoses through the o3 system, which was then the most powerful system available.
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Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
18 June 2026
Resources are available for families navigating new diagnoses, like the Fosters.
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Anna Spoerre,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
According to the documentary, Parker had previously lied to friends about MS and cancer diagnoses, having a brain tumor and strokes, all documented on social media.
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Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
18 June 2026
Lemigova hopes viewers of the documentary will learn just how compassionate both Navratilova and Evert are — even in the face of such difficult medical diagnoses.
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Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
Verb
This subtype accounts for the majority of breast cancer diagnoses worldwide and is often treated with surgery followed by hormone therapy and, in many cases, chemotherapy.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
Interest in the category grew after findings such as a National Institutes of Health study, which found that cognitive speed training may delay dementia diagnoses over time.
—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
While previous studies found that prescriptions for children generally increased, the new paper used large-scale Epic systems data to look at trends specifically among children with autism diagnoses.
—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
19 May 2026
In one of the most notable recent ALS diagnoses in Hollywood, Eric Dane died in February, less than two years after his diagnosis.
—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
But an ostensibly restorative vacation to Mexico — which Sarah uses as an occasion to introduce her parents to Donimo — only highlights the symptoms of what a doctor eventually diagnoses as early-onset Alzheimer’s.
—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
14 May 2026
If your vet diagnoses your dog with an ailment or advises you to feed your dog a specific formula, Royal Canin has a style of food for it.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
The Budgetnista—explores the emotional side of money, diagnoses common money stressors, and prescribes practical, judgment-free solutions for budgeting, saving, debt, and wealth-building formulated to support lasting financial health.
—
Tiffany Aliche,
SELF,
30 Mar. 2026
Yet Aster diagnoses them, and everyone else, with a deadly case of social media brain rot.
—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
Black Chicagoans accounted for 36% of new cases and nearly half of all new AIDS diagnoses.
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Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Additionally, the number of new diagnoses was small, and the study did not measure whether the AI tool saved time, lowered costs or changed patients' care.
—
Dr. Joshua Anthony,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
For older adults or individuals with disabilities, consider creating a one-page medical summary that includes diagnoses, medications, mobility needs, medical equipment requirements, and caregiver contact information.
—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
Researchers have also found tablet use among kids to be significantly associated with ADHD diagnoses.
—
Aarushi Bhandari,
The Conversation,
19 June 2026
Conducting the research last year, Brownstein and the research team ran the genomes of 376 patients who lacked diagnoses through the o3 system, which was then the most powerful system available.
—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
18 June 2026
Resources are available for families navigating new diagnoses, like the Fosters.
—
Anna Spoerre,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
According to the documentary, Parker had previously lied to friends about MS and cancer diagnoses, having a brain tumor and strokes, all documented on social media.
—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
18 June 2026
Lemigova hopes viewers of the documentary will learn just how compassionate both Navratilova and Evert are — even in the face of such difficult medical diagnoses.
—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnoses
Verb
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YouTube has built likeness detection technology that automatically identifies when an artist’s likeness is being used without permission.
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Meanwhile, a PwC survey identifies efficiency and technology as top priorities for family offices globally.
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Andy Burnham, the charismatic former mayor of Greater Manchester, once rebuffed the idea that government decisions should be swayed by investors in its ballooning pile of debt.
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Ippei Naoi | Getty Images Investors continue to rely on professional financial advisers for their final investment decisions, even as artificial intelligence becomes more widely used in the initial stages of research, according to a survey by HSBC.
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From fashion finds—like Madewell’s set of soft and simple crewneck T-shirts, a fabulous discovery from senior shopping editor Cortne Bonilla’s keen eye—to home steals, such as marketing and production manager Kasey Busiel’s favorite Brooklinen sheets and Talia Abbas’s Moccamaster coffee maker.
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This revival finds new power in the intimate story of a family learning to love again set against one of the most consequential moments of the twentieth century, as the Nazi regime rises to power and authoritarianism encroaches on daily life.
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Because in a country increasingly divided by social justice causes and their opposing viewpoints, fans increasingly care where their sports teams stand — sometimes to fans' glee or chagrin — depending on whether their opinions agree with that of their teams or leagues.
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The price supposedly settles where those opinions meet.
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But two of the court’s three liberal justices still want a course correction on how the court evaluates gun regulations.
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The city council is currently working on a surveillance technology policy, including a standardized process for how the city evaluates and monitors technologies that collect data on the public.
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At the same time, progressive and labor groups that often find themselves at odds with the Chamber are avoiding jumping to conclusions, saying the move speaks more to the group’s quest for relevance than Becerra’s politics.
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This year’s ballot came to some eyebrow-raising conclusions.
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This modern leadership model recognizes that sustained peak performance demands a strong biological foundation, encompassing sleep, nutrition, and exercise.
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Cops released photos of the suspect in hopes the public recognizes him.
Noun
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The jury awarded him $289 million, with his victory paving the way for thousands of subsequent Roundup lawsuits and billions in dollars in jury verdicts against Monsanto’s parent company, Bayer.
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Objection issues public verdicts based on investigations paid for by one party, which may be negatively impacted by the refusal of the other side to participate in its process.
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“Diagnoses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnoses. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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