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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
Johnson is instinctive, capable of quickly diagnosing layered route concepts, and can bait quarterbacks into making a mistake.
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Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners¨ says CNPs are clinicians that blend clinical expertise in diagnosing and treating health conditions with an emphasis on disease prevention and health management.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
These kinds of studies bring us no closer to diagnosing (before death) or treating CTE, or helping families navigate life with CTE, including suicide prevention.
—Eleanor M. Perfetto, STAT, 7 Feb. 2026
Now, Antetokounmpo was self-diagnosing a potential six-week absence in the home locker room.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
There are spark plug testers and ignition coil testers that can be helpful in diagnosing issues keeping your snow blower from starting up.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 1 Feb. 2026
O'Hara remembered the doctor saying in his excitement over diagnosing the rare case.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026
Duties range from diagnosing and treat mental health issues to planning treatment programs and supervising staff who help provide care.
—Sacbee.com, 29 Jan. 2026
This is not about diagnosing mental health.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners¨ says CNPs are clinicians that blend clinical expertise in diagnosing and treating health conditions with an emphasis on disease prevention and health management.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
These kinds of studies bring us no closer to diagnosing (before death) or treating CTE, or helping families navigate life with CTE, including suicide prevention.
—Eleanor M. Perfetto, STAT, 7 Feb. 2026
Now, Antetokounmpo was self-diagnosing a potential six-week absence in the home locker room.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
There are spark plug testers and ignition coil testers that can be helpful in diagnosing issues keeping your snow blower from starting up.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 1 Feb. 2026
O'Hara remembered the doctor saying in his excitement over diagnosing the rare case.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026
Duties range from diagnosing and treat mental health issues to planning treatment programs and supervising staff who help provide care.
—Sacbee.com, 29 Jan. 2026
This is not about diagnosing mental health.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnosing
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The sheriff told the outlet investigators are getting closer to identifying some of the clothing worn by the suspect captured on Guthrie's doorbell camera and are awaiting more DNA analysis.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
22 Feb. 2026
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The mayor advanced his efforts to ease these financial burdens by announcing that every city agency would be required to appoint a chief savings officer tasked with identifying savings within a 45-day window.—
Julie Samuels,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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The Eagles missed numerous three-point attempts, while Sierra Canyon was finding different players to contribute.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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The two parties have not come to a resolution after a two-day fact-finding session, in which a neutral panel reviews contract disputes.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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In these situations, Belmont notes, the potential benefits of using a first-line antibiotic may outweigh potential risks, and evaluating and testing for allergy may be warranted.—
Jordan Shaked,
Hartford Courant,
20 Feb. 2026
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Product of the Year USA announced the winners of its 2026 awards, with 40,000 shoppers evaluating products across 40 categories in an independent national study conducted by Kantar.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
20 Feb. 2026
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An avalanche beacon or transceiver is a radio transmitter that can send a signal locating a person buried in the snow.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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Murakami batted with the bases loaded in the fourth inning against Porter Hodge and hit a fly to deep center that Seiya Suzuki had trouble locating.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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Across the globe, nations were assessing how the high court’s ruling might affect them.—
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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However, the federal government was already involved in the repair and assessing the impact of the leak through the Environmental Protection Agency.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Winsor McCay Award recognizing lifetime contributions to animation were given to Christopher Miller and Phil Lord, Chris Sanders, and Michaël Dudok de Wit.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
22 Feb. 2026
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The president began his speech by recognizing the passing of civil rights leader, former presidential candidate and Black icon Jesse Jackson.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Authorities asked anyone who recognizes the clothing worn by the individual, or who can identify any distinguishing characteristics, including the person’s gait, to call the Major Crimes Division at 240-773- 5070 or Crime Solvers of Montgomery County.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Harvard was doing its job of distinguishing me from my parents.—
Lloyd Blankfein,
Vanity Fair,
19 Feb. 2026
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In September 2014, Bird was arrested and charged for allegedly firing shots at a Johnson County, Kansas, sheriff’s deputy investigating a theft at a construction site at 191st Street and State Line Road.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
24 Feb. 2026
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Police are investigating a fatal shooting of a 19-year-old man in Hartford on Monday, police said.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Diagnosing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnosing. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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