diagnoses 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of diagnose

diagnoses

2 of 2

noun

plural of diagnosis

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of diagnoses
Verb
Firefighting professionals have reported an increase in firefighters in their 30s and 40s falling ill with rare and unexpected cancer symptoms and diagnoses well before someone their age should. Sen. Saud Anwar, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026 Allegheny began requiring healthcare providers to report HIV diagnoses to the county in 2001. Finch Walker, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 Research shows that genetics play a role in autism diagnoses. Richard Escobedo, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026 Today, men account for the majority of HIV diagnoses in the United States, particularly gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men. Jallicia Jolly, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 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. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 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 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
Noun
And researchers have also identified disparities in diagnoses, with a recent study indicating men were more likely than women to be diagnosed at a later stage for 20 types of cancer — including stomach, lung, tongue and some throat cancers. Daniel Wu, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2026 Supporting Clinical Research Doctors regularly encounter questions involving diagnoses, treatments, medications, and emerging research. Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 Georgia ranks fifth nationally in prostate cancer diagnoses and eighth in prostate cancer deaths, according to ZERO Prostate Cancer. Daniel Wilkerson, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026 According to the facility, the coyote’s activity and apparent health seem good, but veterinarians will have to examine her up close before making any official diagnoses. Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026 The defense has criticized aspects of Clancy’s care, suggesting the treating psychiatrist missed diagnoses, that telehealth visits are inherently inferior, and that inappropriate medication changes were made. Renee Sorrentino, STAT, 28 Aug. 2026 Many face barriers to timely diagnoses, medical treatments and coordination of care. Hillary Lum, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026 There are diagnostic tests for many conditions, but a doctor’s list of potential diagnoses may be long, and the culprit might be too rare to come readily to mind. Jason Liebowitz, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2026 In addition to tracking cognitive changes for years, combining cognitive testing, Alzheimer’s diagnoses, MRI scans, and brain autopsy data also allowed researchers to look at menopause timing from several different angles. Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnoses
Verb
  • One of the sources said the GSA put out a public request for lease proposals that identifies 18 potential locations, requiring space for at least 10 courtrooms.
    Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026
  • SheThePeople similarly identifies homemade bread baking as one of the slow-paced, hands-on hobbies gaining attention among Gen Z.
    Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • McKee maintains that his decisions kept people safe and that the bridge construction will be finished by 2028.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The latest proposal cites legal decisions and policies to justify the various changes.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Being unmarked and arriving with momentum, Odegaard finds himself in a one-v-one with the goalkeeper again caught on his line.
    Jon Mackenzie, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Bridgespan’s report finds that families in middle-income countries are more likely to administer their own programs than those in higher-income countries.
    Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The Moon opposes powerful Pluto, creating tension between your creative instincts and the opinions of friends, coworkers, or a larger group.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2026
  • And a lot of them, of course, will use the film as a tool to defend their opinions.
    David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The most common mode of analysis evaluates the fundamental plausibility of an image or a video.
    Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026
  • He was connected with Category 5 K9, which evaluates shelter and rescue dogs for working roles.
    Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Does this first narrative feature from accomplished documentarian Lance Oppenheim draw new conclusions?
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The majority presented its ruling, which rejected the conclusions of two lower courts, as interim and limited.
    Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Rahmani added that a juror not following the rule on reasonable doubt could also indicate where the jury’s head is, and Reddington recognizes that.
    Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Labor Day is a federal holiday that recognizes the social and economic achievements of American workers.
    Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • According to Ashton & Price, the firm has recovered more than $350 million through verdicts and settlements over the years.
    Matt Emma, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The jury returned majority verdicts after deliberating for six hours and 29 minutes, the outlets reported.
    Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026

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“Diagnoses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnoses. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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