diagnosing

verb

present participle of diagnose
as in identifying
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 World Health Organization recommends using a ferritin concentration below 15 ng/mL for diagnosing school-age children and adults with iron deficiency. — Amanda Schupak, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026 The McDonald Criteria for diagnosing MS were recently revised to prevent misdiagnoses from occurring. — Lindsay Karp, STAT, 23 Oct. 2026 The updates include new and enhanced tests for diagnosis, as well as specialized criteria for diagnosing children, those aged 50 and older, and those who also have other medical conditions, according to NMSS. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026 Medical schools employ people to portray patients with specific symptoms, emotional reactions and medical histories, giving students a chance to practice everything from diagnosing illnesses to delivering difficult news. — Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2026 The first week was devoted to diagnosing the problem; during the second, Harris and Stanton raced to rewrite. — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026 Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia are difficult to study, in part because diagnosing the disease early in people is challenging. — Julie Moreno, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2026 Organizers say this year’s summit is intended to move the movement beyond diagnosing that problem and toward solutions. — Jonathan M. Pitts, Baltimore Sun, 28 Sep. 2026 The American Society of Hematology recently set new standards for diagnosing iron deficiency. — Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnosing
  1. identifying
  2. finding
  3. evaluating
  4. locating
  5. assessing
  6. recognizing
  7. distinguishing
  8. investigating
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  • Acoustic monitoring could therefore provide an additional layer of protection by identifying unusual mechanical behaviour that might otherwise go unnoticed during routine inspections.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026
  • But Rodrigues believes technology can augment traditional teaching methods by examining how a student solves an algebra problem or structures a piece of writing and identifying learning gaps.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of identifying
Verb
  • The fact-finding report will be made public 10 days after it is provided to the CSU and CFA.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Cleaning graves grew in popularity during the pandemic The trend was particularly popular during the COVID-19 pandemic as people searched for safe hobbies, finding connections over death during a pandemic.
    — Kimberlee Kruesi, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of finding
Verb
  • The law introduced stricter requirements for documenting aircraft safety assessments and evaluating how pilots interact with aircraft systems.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Indeed, whether evaluating political rivals or advising on executive decisions, Abigail proved essential to John’s success, securing her legacy as a true Founding Mother.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of evaluating
Verb
  • The Kansas City Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a vehicle investigators believe may be connected to the fatal shooting of a former University of Missouri Kansas City volleyball player.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The Parker County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a 22-year-old man wanted in connection with a shooting Tuesday morning.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of locating
Verb
  • Applications could range from assessing the impact of an earthquake by comparing imagery before and after an event to monitoring changes in infrastructure or identifying developments in a sensitive area.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Water planners are constantly assessing these sometimes competing needs, and have been since the 1950s.
    — Lexi Salazar, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of assessing
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  • Weiss-Wolf’s advice emphasizes understanding your options and advocating for better health care, while recognizing that disclosing symptoms or requesting an accommodation can carry risks.
    — Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 21 Oct. 2026
  • But as summer turns to fall, her rituals grow cozier, moving indoors while also recognizing the beauty of the new chill in the air, the crisp frost on the leaves.
    — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of recognizing
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  • The directory identifies each group's mission, ideology, organizational role and documented protest activity, distinguishing direct organizers and participants from supporters and amplifiers.
    — Asra Q. Nomani, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The pouches also closely resemble nicotine products, raising concerns among school officials about student health and the difficulty of distinguishing between the products.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of distinguishing
Verb
  • As of Sunday, the Santa Monica Police Department was still investigating the source of the drugs Gerber had taken.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Fort Worth Police Department crimes against children unit detectives are investigating the case.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of investigating

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“Diagnosing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnosing. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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