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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
High praise from a Hall of Famer whose superpower was diagnosing plays.
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Alex Zietlow
april 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
But it’s generally agreed upon that more dramatic measures are necessary, like diagnosing her as neurodivergent or simply cutting the college a $2-$3 million check for its endowment.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 12 Apr. 2026
Clancy has also filed a lawsuit against her medical providers, alleging a catastrophic failure in diagnosing and treating her mental health condition.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
The killer is sick after all, and the medical work of diagnosing that sickness turns out to be inseparable from the process of catching him.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Worryingly, the researchers found the models had a tendency to find evidence of pathologies in the phantom images, showing that the models may have a bias towards diagnosing disease that could lead to dangerous and expensive misdiagnoses if used in real-world medical settings.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
The gold standard for screening and diagnosing colorectal cancer is a colonoscopy, a procedure recommended to people age 45 and older in which a camera is used — typically under sedation — to examine the full length of the colon.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Historically, the gold standard for diagnosing endometriosis has been surgery, through small cuts made in the abdomen.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 12 Mar. 2026
Doctors are urged to consider lungworm when diagnosing nervous system disorders, as early treatment with corticosteroids and antiparasitic drugs can be effective.
—Susanne Rust
follow, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Alex Zietlow
april 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
But it’s generally agreed upon that more dramatic measures are necessary, like diagnosing her as neurodivergent or simply cutting the college a $2-$3 million check for its endowment.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 12 Apr. 2026
Clancy has also filed a lawsuit against her medical providers, alleging a catastrophic failure in diagnosing and treating her mental health condition.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
The killer is sick after all, and the medical work of diagnosing that sickness turns out to be inseparable from the process of catching him.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Worryingly, the researchers found the models had a tendency to find evidence of pathologies in the phantom images, showing that the models may have a bias towards diagnosing disease that could lead to dangerous and expensive misdiagnoses if used in real-world medical settings.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
The gold standard for screening and diagnosing colorectal cancer is a colonoscopy, a procedure recommended to people age 45 and older in which a camera is used — typically under sedation — to examine the full length of the colon.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Historically, the gold standard for diagnosing endometriosis has been surgery, through small cuts made in the abdomen.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 12 Mar. 2026
Doctors are urged to consider lungworm when diagnosing nervous system disorders, as early treatment with corticosteroids and antiparasitic drugs can be effective.
—Susanne Rust
follow, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnosing
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Colombia’s Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences said specialists including dentists, anthropologists and forensic doctors are identifying the victims.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Residents identifying themselves as Democrats, who made up 48% of the polling sample, held a 44% favorable view of Johnson, while 35% viewed him unfavorably.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Gabriel, a 5-11 quarterback with middling arm strength, will have a difficult time finding that same opportunity.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Desperation under dire circumstances didn’t stop the Lakers from finding their lifeline in a 112-108 overtime victory over the Houston Rockets, winning the 5-minute extra period 11-7 after a stunning comeback in the final minute of regulation.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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In the case of Iran, here too, the threat level was not enough to warrant strikes, according to a top government official responsible for observing and evaluating Iran’s capabilities.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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Roseman interjected with an important part when evaluating prospects.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Analyses for both bills cite reporting by KFF Health News that found family members and attorneys have faced extreme difficulty locating and supporting patients hospitalized while in immigration custody.—
Claudia Boyd Barrett,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Police were unsuccessful in locating Chance following the incident.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Around 2021, the indictment alleges, Meade began conspiring with West to structure various financial transactions in an effort to obstruct the IRS from assessing and collecting Meade’s federal tax obligation.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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Gruel questioned why the city is pushing through a multiyear brand management contract without assessing whether such rebranding or marketing services are needed.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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The top prize at the ACMs (and the rival CMA Awards), Entertainer of the Year is typically regarded as recognizing the year’s best ambassador for country music.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
20 Apr. 2026
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The second annual 18th & Vine Arts Festival Honors Awards will return this spring, recognizing artists who have shaped Kansas City’s cultural identity from within the urban core.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
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In discussions of people like Michael Jackson, some defenders insist on distinguishing between the artist and the art, but a bio-pic is necessarily about both.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The piece contends that mainstream news outlets maintain legitimate standards requiring verification of allegations before publication, distinguishing serious journalism from gossip trafficking by political rivals.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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The message came as White House staff circulated updates about correspondence between Willis and House Judiciary Committee Republicans, who were investigating possible political motivations behind her prosecution.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Apr. 2026
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Assemblymember Kim has spent years investigating how those rules contributed to wage theft in home care.—
Christopher Marte,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Diagnosing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnosing. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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