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
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The complaint also identifies several defendants as having ties to the Christian Zheng Sheng Association, a Hong Kong charity whose founder, Jacob Lam Hay-sing, is wanted by Hong Kong police in an unrelated criminal investigation.
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Marketing informs customer experience strategy, supports product prioritization, shapes pricing decisions, identifies emerging growth opportunities and helps leadership understand how customer expectations are evolving.
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The coach also praised his players for keeping their emotions in check after the red card and other decisions by the officiating crew.
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Key indicators include how teams handle uncertainty, genuinely challenge each other, learn from failures, and base decisions on current realities.
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In addition, a 2024 CDCR report finds that people who spent a year or longer in a fire camp have lower recidivism rates compared to fire camp-eligible individuals who did not participate in fire camps.
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Across Alto Adige, Trentino and Friuli-Venezia Giulia, sauvignon blanc finds a delicious middle ground.
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Public debate over Naperville’s energy future has been heated, with dozens of residents voicing their opinions at council meetings.
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While dramatic predictions make for compelling television by creating clear opposing views, investors need actionable strategies, not just opinions.
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This evaluates whether the display can maintain consistent luminance under such changing window-size conditions while keeping the overall Average Picture Level constant.
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And yet, in their quest for culinary perfection, and as Carmy evaluates his decision to retire, the group pulls together without resorting to the profane, deafening chaos that characterized their previous work, almost entirely thanks to Sydney’s opposite-in-every-way leadership style.
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Additional findings could change investigators' conclusions.
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Such conclusions require objective medical and forensic evidence.
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United now recognizes each passenger and can display personalized ads on its in-flight entertainment system.
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Ainsley Platt of the Arkansas Advocate in Little Rock won the Meredith Oakley Award, which recognizes the use of the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act in reporting.
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Sentences range from nearly two to 50 years, including terrorism and material-support convictions, following earlier trial verdicts that imposed up to 100 years on a former Marine reservist.
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The mistake in managing Gen Z is turning those differences into character verdicts.
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