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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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Recent Examples of diagnosing
The 6-foot, 195-pound versatile playmaker is instinctive, capable of quickly diagnosing layered route concepts, and will bait quarterbacks into making a mistake.
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Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Clinicians continue to be encouraged to use AI for administrative shortcuts (coding, charting, prior authorization claims) but national specialty organizations haven’t pushed them to use GenAI for diagnosing disease, reducing medical errors or improving clinical outcomes.
—Robert Pearl, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
Urinalysis’ use as a tool for diagnosing UTIs is based upon a chemical reaction called diazotization, discovered in 1858 by German chemist Peter Greiss.
—Neil Gaffin, STAT, 29 Dec. 2025
That afternoon, she was transported to Children’s Medical Center in Dallas, where her case was referred to a pediatrician specializing in diagnosing signs of child abuse.
—Dan Slepian, NBC news, 24 Dec. 2025
Mass layoffs to the epidemiologists, and lab workers and data collectors responsible for responding to, diagnosing, and tracking disease outbreaks in real time.
—Eli Cahan, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2025
Analysts can now spend time on important work like diagnosing complex issues or improving processes, not copy-pasting tickets.
—Muddu Sudhakar, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2025
After possibly allowing the opening touchdown to Browns tight end Harold Fannin, Spillane was everywhere; diagnosing run plays, discouraging throws and snagging an interception in the second half.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
And much evidence shows that increases in the diagnostic prevalence can be attributed to diagnosing milder cases that may have been missed previously.
—Carol Mathews, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Clinicians continue to be encouraged to use AI for administrative shortcuts (coding, charting, prior authorization claims) but national specialty organizations haven’t pushed them to use GenAI for diagnosing disease, reducing medical errors or improving clinical outcomes.
—Robert Pearl, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
Urinalysis’ use as a tool for diagnosing UTIs is based upon a chemical reaction called diazotization, discovered in 1858 by German chemist Peter Greiss.
—Neil Gaffin, STAT, 29 Dec. 2025
That afternoon, she was transported to Children’s Medical Center in Dallas, where her case was referred to a pediatrician specializing in diagnosing signs of child abuse.
—Dan Slepian, NBC news, 24 Dec. 2025
Mass layoffs to the epidemiologists, and lab workers and data collectors responsible for responding to, diagnosing, and tracking disease outbreaks in real time.
—Eli Cahan, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2025
Analysts can now spend time on important work like diagnosing complex issues or improving processes, not copy-pasting tickets.
—Muddu Sudhakar, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2025
After possibly allowing the opening touchdown to Browns tight end Harold Fannin, Spillane was everywhere; diagnosing run plays, discouraging throws and snagging an interception in the second half.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
And much evidence shows that increases in the diagnostic prevalence can be attributed to diagnosing milder cases that may have been missed previously.
—Carol Mathews, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnosing
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Officers were reportedly reviewing security camera footage in the area in hopes of identifying a suspect.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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Last April, the Wyn Beauty founder shared a sweet video on her Instagram with her daughter Adira, as the little one practiced identifying colors.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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The series chronicles three New Yorkers who come together over their love of true crime podcasts and end up finding themselves at the center of more than a few true crimes.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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At least in the interim, Duke deserves credit for finding ways to win despite some of its defensive deficiencies.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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After evaluating seven blankets over 72 hours for coziness, performance, durability, and overall value, the Bedsure Heated Blanket stood out as the most comfortable option.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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The New Orleans Saints won’t be evaluating their quarterback position much this offseason, unlike other teams.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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After locating handgun ammunition in the SUV, Burbank PD used a helicopter and police dog named Spike to locate Alas along a steep embankment along the freeway.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Officials have requested the public's help in locating the two men, and also shared CCTV footage showing what the men were wearing on New Year’s Day.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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The congregation is still assessing the damage and received outreach from other houses of worship, said Schipper.—
Charlotte Kramon,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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The congregation is still assessing the damage and received outreach from other houses of worship, said Michele Schipper, CEO of the Institute of Southern Jewish Life and past president of the congregation.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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On the whole, higher limits offer better protection, so recognizing the differences in coverage between minimum requirements and real-life needs can inform better decision-making in this regard.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) has announced the nominees for its 2026 Outstanding Achievement Awards, recognizing excellence in feature films, documentaries, television and music videos.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Jan. 2026
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To that point, Lee stressed the importance of city names preceding a team name as a distinguishing factor.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Presidents learn quickly the wisdom of distinguishing between an authoritarian regime and the people who suffer under its rule.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
2 Jan. 2026
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The criminal section of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division specializes in investigating and prosecuting constitutional violations by law enforcement officers.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Hutchison also began investigating a similar unsolved murder in Sunnyvale -- the 1979 stabbing of 18-year-old Estella Mena, a high-school student working part-time as a security guard.—
Mason Leath,
ABC News,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Diagnosing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnosing. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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