as in decision
a position arrived at after consideration
my diagnosis of the situation is that immediate action needs to be taken
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Recent Examples of diagnosis
The 57-year-old actress, who was diagnosed with Bell’s palsy in August 2024, shared an update on her health as well as her outlook on her diagnosis nearly two years later.
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Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
This shift can delay diagnosis before later changes in appetite and weight appear.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 9 Apr. 2026
No algorithm prepares you for bedtime after a life-altering diagnosis.
—Dr. Joseph D'orazio, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Defense attorney Lindsay Thompson pointed to Horner suffering from brain damage, mental illness and extreme lead exposure – while mentioning his autism diagnosis.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
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Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
This shift can delay diagnosis before later changes in appetite and weight appear.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 9 Apr. 2026
No algorithm prepares you for bedtime after a life-altering diagnosis.
—Dr. Joseph D'orazio, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Defense attorney Lindsay Thompson pointed to Horner suffering from brain damage, mental illness and extreme lead exposure – while mentioning his autism diagnosis.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnosis
Noun
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Your disciplined streak works best with warmth at the moment, so add kindness to every firm decision, and people should be more inclined to accept your guidance.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The zoning board said in court documents that the decision was legal and based on substantial evidence while being in the public interest and in line with city code.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Moving Sewell to the left side accomplishes something similar — at least in Campbell’s opinion.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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In an opinion featuring 18 exclamation points, Leon dismantles each aspect of the administration’s legal argument for the renovation authority, asserting that rests with Congress.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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In the end, though, what made the verdict remarkable was the relative ordinariness of Kaley’s story.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2026
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Konig stood as the jury’s foreperson announced the verdict, then closed his eyes and lowered his face.—
Jennifer Sinco Kelleher,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The amazingly rapid reconstruction project came to a conclusion in December 2024.—
David A. Bell,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Another great example of this in action is KPMG’s new early career program focused on human qualities such as critical thinking, data analysis, and drawing conclusions rather than technical know-how.—
Teuila Hanson,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Use that Martian heat to scaffold your own determination, strengthening you to handle long-term commitment.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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No stadium lights, no sponsors, just sheer determination.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Diagnosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnosis. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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