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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
My medical training had prepared me for seemingly everything—diagnosing heart attacks, treating life-threatening infections—but not for this kind of problem.
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Jason Liebowitz, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
In the latest guidelines for diagnosing the disorder, examining the ovaries isn’t even necessarily required.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 12 May 2026
In a study published this week in the journal Science, researchers found that AI either matched or outperformed human physicians at diagnosing emergency room patients.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 2 May 2026
Researchers based at Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center found that an AI reasoning model, developed by OpenAI, excelled at diagnosing patients and making decisions about managing their care.
—Will Stone, NPR, 30 Apr. 2026
Fourteen months later, doctors discovered a cancerous tumor in his bowel, diagnosing him with stage 3 cancer.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Health and nutrition inquiries about losing weight and managing, or even diagnosing, chronic diseases are a part of this shift.
—Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
This requires diagnosing conditions and making decisions with incomplete information.
—Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
Styles has phenomenal size (6-foot-5, 243 pounds) and plays with elite instincts, quickly diagnosing plays.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Jason Liebowitz, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
In the latest guidelines for diagnosing the disorder, examining the ovaries isn’t even necessarily required.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 12 May 2026
In a study published this week in the journal Science, researchers found that AI either matched or outperformed human physicians at diagnosing emergency room patients.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 2 May 2026
Researchers based at Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center found that an AI reasoning model, developed by OpenAI, excelled at diagnosing patients and making decisions about managing their care.
—Will Stone, NPR, 30 Apr. 2026
Fourteen months later, doctors discovered a cancerous tumor in his bowel, diagnosing him with stage 3 cancer.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Health and nutrition inquiries about losing weight and managing, or even diagnosing, chronic diseases are a part of this shift.
—Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
This requires diagnosing conditions and making decisions with incomplete information.
—Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
Styles has phenomenal size (6-foot-5, 243 pounds) and plays with elite instincts, quickly diagnosing plays.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnosing
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Others are better at identifying trends.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Bailey was born male but had undergone a name change and had been identifying as female before the attack.—
Kelsie Cairns,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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For Yeon, the decision to revisit zombies wasn’t about retreading familiar ground but finding the right vessel for exploring modern anxieties.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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The next step is finding a place to meet in the middle and clarify what’s unsaid or unclear on both sides.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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Top Wall Street analysts can help investors choose the right stock with strong long-term prospects, as these experts assign their ratings after evaluating all key aspects of a company’s business and the macro backdrop.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
17 May 2026
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Increasingly, younger professionals, families, consultants and location-independent workers are evaluating healthcare infrastructure alongside housing costs, taxation, work-life balance and overall quality of life.—
Meggen Harris,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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And so there have been no occasions when your security detail had difficulty waking or locating you.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
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For assistance locating the SSID, contact the student’s school directly.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Industry pros said the debacle shows how lenders in the space, such as investment banks and asset managers, now face a fundamental challenge in assessing and verifying their true economic exposure to risks within such complex credit structures.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Furthermore, releasing precise data on a rifle’s maximum range would have provided foreign analysts with a clear benchmark for assessing Chinese long-distance engagement capabilities, the equipment specialist said.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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An intimate gathering of filmmakers, executives, and financiers, featuring the Honours presentation recognizing Crystine Zhang with the Vanguard Award for her leadership in advancing independent filmmaking and culture-forward storytelling across the global film landscape.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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But that wouldn’t come close to recognizing their value.—
Chris Smith,
Vanity Fair,
11 May 2026
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The challenge is distinguishing imbalances rooted in fundamentals from those created by policy distortions.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Barrière’s distinguishing factor is its marketing, according to Davis-Urman, who has a background in fashion.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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Mott had 20 Colorado arrests for violent felonies, and officials are investigating his motivations.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is now investigating the shooting, and the officers involved will be put on routine administrative duties.—
Darius Johnson,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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“Diagnosing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnosing. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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