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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 tool could even be useful for diagnosing rare conditions and designing new gene therapies.
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Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 28 Jan. 2026
This is not about diagnosing mental health.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Musk also claimed in his response Grok saved a man in Norway by diagnosing a problem his doctors failed to notice.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
The keys to proper diagnosis Accurately diagnosing acanthamoeba keratitis begins with taking a careful history of a patient’s recent contact-wearing and lens care habits, Barney said.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
By describing our natural condition as fearful, insecure, and frankly pretty terrifying—an existence of constantly watching your back—Hobbes was diagnosing a problem.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
The 6-foot, 195-pound versatile playmaker is instinctive, capable of quickly diagnosing layered route concepts, and will bait quarterbacks into making a mistake.
—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
But the science behind the entrenched testing paradigm for diagnosing UTIs predates the American Civil War.
—Neil Gaffin, STAT, 29 Dec. 2025
Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 28 Jan. 2026
This is not about diagnosing mental health.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Musk also claimed in his response Grok saved a man in Norway by diagnosing a problem his doctors failed to notice.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
The keys to proper diagnosis Accurately diagnosing acanthamoeba keratitis begins with taking a careful history of a patient’s recent contact-wearing and lens care habits, Barney said.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
By describing our natural condition as fearful, insecure, and frankly pretty terrifying—an existence of constantly watching your back—Hobbes was diagnosing a problem.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
The 6-foot, 195-pound versatile playmaker is instinctive, capable of quickly diagnosing layered route concepts, and will bait quarterbacks into making a mistake.
—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
But the science behind the entrenched testing paradigm for diagnosing UTIs predates the American Civil War.
—Neil Gaffin, STAT, 29 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnosing
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And expect to participate as a student of Spanish, identifying objects and colors as if in a beginner’s class.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
1 Feb. 2026
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The Larimer County coroner will be responsible for identifying the driver after the family has been notified and an autopsy has been conducted, per the Denver Gazette.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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The Los Angeles pop-punk trio spends its seventh album wrestling with nostalgia, finding nuance and emotional complexity in their everyday grievances.—
Grace Robins-Somerville,
Pitchfork,
30 Jan. 2026
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While investigators interviewed hundreds of people connected to Plasse without finding her killer, the Chicopee Police Department became embroiled in scandal.—
Mason Leath,
ABC News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Yet those assumptions have not been tested through a new Traffic Impact and Access Study — the standard tool for evaluating projects of this scale — nor through a consistent analytical framework.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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As of January 2026, the Hiawatha West project is in the Service Development Plan phase, meaning Amtrak is evaluating stop locations with local and state partners, Magliari said.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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One standout target to try locating is the Bode’s Galaxy M81, one of the brightest galaxies in the evening sky.—
Michael d'Estries,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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That's where the dogs play a vital role, often locating buried skiers in just minutes.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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This includes assessing how aircraft and engine design choices interact with existing airport infrastructure, such as taxiways, gates, and maintenance areas.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Feb. 2026
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The consolidation study will involve assessing the financial condition of both companies and the state of their systems.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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In the Arctic, leadership means recognizing that Greenland is not a curiosity or a punchline.—
Paul McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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Even smart organizations that do listen to customers often fixate on willingness to pay, rarely questioning what shapes it or recognizing its limits.—
Esade Business & Law School,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Markets eventually stopped distinguishing between the individual governor's credentials and started pricing institutional credibility itself.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Every bakery has its distinguishing products, and for Upper Crust those include its Black Gold cookies, Paraguayan cornbread and Italian cream cake.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
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Brett Igo, Coast Guard Northeast District investigation oversight coordinator, will serve as the lead investigating officer, receiving evidence and testimony using formal rules and procedures.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Public health officials in Northern California are investigating a tuberculosis outbreak, identifying more than 50 cases at a private Catholic high school and ordering those who are infected to stay home.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Diagnosing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnosing. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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