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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as in decisions
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
Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
The state has the second-highest rate of new HIV diagnoses after Georgia, with approximately 4,500 new diagnoses in 2023, the most recent year for which data is available.
—Jonathan Appelbaum, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
The state has the second-highest rate of new HIV diagnoses after Georgia, with approximately 4,500 new diagnoses in 2023, the most recent year for which data is available.
—Jonathan Appelbaum, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
The state has the second-highest rate of new HIV diagnoses after Georgia, with approximately 4,500 new diagnoses in 2023, the most recent year for which data is available.
—Jonathan Appelbaum, The Conversation, 24 Feb. 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, 23 Feb. 2026
Shawn, famous for his moral compass, diagnoses the world on a lucky/unlucky axis, and imagines the upside of apocalypse.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
Leadership diagnoses the problem as resistance or accountability.
—Amy Eliza Wong, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
One in 5 women go a year before a doctor diagnoses their menopause, according to a survey by the women's health care company Bonafide.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 8 Mar. 2026
Biopsies remain a cornerstone of many gastrointestinal diagnoses.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Oral arguments start today in a Ninth Circuit court case that could determine whether the Justice Department is able to access patient records — including names, Social Security numbers, and diagnoses — from telehealth company QueerDoc.
—O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 6 Mar. 2026
Over three years, this translated to roughly six to seven fewer new diagnoses per 1,000 GLP-1 users.
—Ziyad Al-Aly, Fortune, 5 Mar. 2026
Those diagnoses can mean more years where their autism is missed — one study found an ADHD diagnosis can delay an autism diagnosis by nearly three years on average.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2026
Over three years, this translated to roughly six to seven fewer new diagnoses per 1,000 GLP-1 users.
—Ziyad Al-Aly, The Conversation, 4 Mar. 2026
That can be a death sentence for triple-negative diagnoses.
—Gerald Witt, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 2026
The state has the second-highest rate of new HIV diagnoses after Georgia, with approximately 4,500 new diagnoses in 2023, the most recent year for which data is available.
—Jonathan Appelbaum, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
Yet Aster diagnoses them, and everyone else, with a deadly case of social media brain rot.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
The state has the second-highest rate of new HIV diagnoses after Georgia, with approximately 4,500 new diagnoses in 2023, the most recent year for which data is available.
—Jonathan Appelbaum, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
The state has the second-highest rate of new HIV diagnoses after Georgia, with approximately 4,500 new diagnoses in 2023, the most recent year for which data is available.
—Jonathan Appelbaum, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
The state has the second-highest rate of new HIV diagnoses after Georgia, with approximately 4,500 new diagnoses in 2023, the most recent year for which data is available.
—Jonathan Appelbaum, The Conversation, 24 Feb. 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, 23 Feb. 2026
Shawn, famous for his moral compass, diagnoses the world on a lucky/unlucky axis, and imagines the upside of apocalypse.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
Leadership diagnoses the problem as resistance or accountability.
—Amy Eliza Wong, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
One in 5 women go a year before a doctor diagnoses their menopause, according to a survey by the women's health care company Bonafide.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Noun
Her daughter, meanwhile, has faced new diagnoses and has spent more time in the hospital.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 8 Mar. 2026
Biopsies remain a cornerstone of many gastrointestinal diagnoses.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Oral arguments start today in a Ninth Circuit court case that could determine whether the Justice Department is able to access patient records — including names, Social Security numbers, and diagnoses — from telehealth company QueerDoc.
—O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 6 Mar. 2026
Over three years, this translated to roughly six to seven fewer new diagnoses per 1,000 GLP-1 users.
—Ziyad Al-Aly, Fortune, 5 Mar. 2026
Those diagnoses can mean more years where their autism is missed — one study found an ADHD diagnosis can delay an autism diagnosis by nearly three years on average.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2026
Over three years, this translated to roughly six to seven fewer new diagnoses per 1,000 GLP-1 users.
—Ziyad Al-Aly, The Conversation, 4 Mar. 2026
That can be a death sentence for triple-negative diagnoses.
—Gerald Witt, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 2026
The state has the second-highest rate of new HIV diagnoses after Georgia, with approximately 4,500 new diagnoses in 2023, the most recent year for which data is available.
—Jonathan Appelbaum, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnoses
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In fact, the American College of Sports Medicine identifies gait as neuromotor training — a key component of overall fitness because of its role in supporting functional movement and lowering injury risk.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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The test, which also analyzes data such as weight, height, last menstrual period, and hormone levels, identifies patterns and predicts outcomes that a standard blood test cannot.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
11 Mar. 2026
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Too often, advisory bodies provide feedback after decisions have already been made rather than helping shape them from the beginning.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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But the quality of the data that underpins many sourcing decisions could use a glow-up.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That decline in leadership shows up in authoritative surveys like the Pew Research Center’s benchmark poll, which finds that trust in government to do what’s right is hovering near historic lows.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Her character sings, cries and endures a Greek tragedy of a downfall, but instead of being a caricature, Chastain finds the soul of a complex, good-hearted woman.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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In 2016, the Hilton took over and revamped it with colonial Art Deco stylings and a random faux dinosaur skeleton that divided opinions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Broward residents did an amazing job contacting officials and voicing their opinions.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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West pushed back on those concerns, saying the visits were part of routine fact-finding as the city evaluates its options.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
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Underlying all of it, Smetters argued, is an epistemic failure in how Washington evaluates fiscal policy.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Motive is under investigation Authorities have stopped short of drawing firm conclusions about why the synagogue was targeted.—
Nouran Salahieh,
CNN Money,
14 Mar. 2026
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Williams disagrees with the DOE's conclusions.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The award recognizes those who support the foundation’s mission to allow students to develop to their full potential as artists, scholars, and citizens, and to provide equitable access to arts education at the Boston Arts Academy.—
Joe Dwinell,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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The American-Statesman's 2026 All-Central Texas Wrestling Team recognizes outstanding achievements this season.—
Rick Cantu,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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By returning the guilty verdicts late Tuesday, the six-person jury concluded that the blog posts amounted to threats and Boyne intended them to be so.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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Those cases were left to juries, which returned life verdicts.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Diagnoses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnoses. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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