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
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 In 2024, the South accounted for 39% of PrEP users, while making up 52% of new HIV diagnoses. Michael Chancley, USA Today, 17 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 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
Noun
Often in these rare amoeba cases, the early symptoms are so vague that diagnoses are delayed. Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2026 Alpha-gal diagnoses are going up in North Carolina as the syndrome becomes better recognized and tick populations soar. Eva Flowe, Charlotte Observer, 11 Aug. 2026 The effort is focused on transporting lab samples, blood and donor matching materials between smaller communities and larger hospital hubs, where timing can impact diagnoses and treatment. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026 The most common alternative diagnoses were anxiety and depression. Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Their diagnoses connected us to patient communities, research opportunities, and a deeper understanding of their medical and developmental needs. Brad Quick, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026 Most diagnoses do happen after age 60, but doctors say assuming younger men are safe is one of the most damaging prostate cancer myths still circulating. Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2026 Whatever symptoms can be seen are societal and so, too, are the diagnoses. Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2026 The report does not contain patient names, confirmed diagnoses or detailed treatment narratives. Vera Lucia Pappaterra, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnoses
Verb
  • Hall’s report, also released by the state police on Friday, identifies the Jonesboro couple, who state police said last week were seriously injured and taken to a Memphis hospital.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Montway identifies March and April as a return-planning period, followed by the main northbound season in May and June.
    Nia Bowers, Ascend Agency, 13 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Two Jets front-office sources, on condition of anonymity because they’re not authorized to speak publicly, deny that, and Glenn has owned the decisions publicly.
    Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The working-out of that vision, by way of experience that arises from her sudden change of circumstances, is the movie’s emotional and intellectual heart, its main line, abstract in form but altogether concrete in the decisions that result.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Protas sees plays that others don’t, and finds seams in the offensive zone quickly.
    Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Based on her own troubled adolescence following her father’s suicide, the novel tells the story of Ann, who, after losing her father in tragic circumstances, finds solace – and trouble – in the Manchester music scene of the 1970s and 1980s.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • There are different opinions about what makes a plant native and at what geographic scale.
    Dr. Lauren Kurtz, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Arday’s story has dominated headlines, with coverage spanning the political spectrum - and leaders from Prime Minister Andy Burnham down pressed for their opinions.
    Rupert Neate, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Among them is Benjamin Radford, a research fellow and investigator with the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry, a nonprofit organization that evaluates paranormal and fringe-science claims from a scientific viewpoint.
    Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The insurer evaluates the bond, charges a premium, which is usually paid by the issuer at issuance.
    Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Grant, regrettably, was ranked 36th and last for his work on 10 snaps, though that’s too small a sample size to make any conclusions whatsoever.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2026
  • These conclusions are based on Bitsight's technical research.
    Jesse Watson , Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • If developmental science justifies treating adolescent offenders differently from adults, then that same science should also inform how Connecticut recognizes, protects, and supports adolescent victims.
    Keith Wortz, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Obreht distinguishes herself as a spellbinding writer who recognizes the ways that mythologies bend the truth to dazzle us with stories that capture a larger history.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Recent verdicts raise the stakes The Oakland case follows two major courtroom losses for Meta earlier this year.
    Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Our book lists, after all, aren’t meant to be final verdicts.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

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“Diagnoses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnoses. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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