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
Kuhr first assumed interim defensive coordinator duties last spring when Williams left the team due to another medical scare separate from his cancer diagnosis.
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
There’s not a hospital bed or doctor to be found, and its most tragic diagnoses and deaths happen offscreen.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2026
Throughout her diagnosis, Hwang quickly learned that vulnerability was not a weakness.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 18 Feb. 2026
Ultrasound of the legs can also detect blood clots in the legs, which supports the diagnosis.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
There’s not a hospital bed or doctor to be found, and its most tragic diagnoses and deaths happen offscreen.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2026
Throughout her diagnosis, Hwang quickly learned that vulnerability was not a weakness.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 18 Feb. 2026
Ultrasound of the legs can also detect blood clots in the legs, which supports the diagnosis.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnosis
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But unlike an initial version of the law that was made public in December, the county will levy no fines on retailers for failing to do so — instead leaving any decision about punishment to a local court.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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Crowley’s lawsuit claims Bass and city leaders’ decisions worsened the LAFD’s response to the fire, saying the city historically failed to properly fund the LAFD, leaving the agency under-manned and backlogged in the maintenance of vehicles and other equipment.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
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However, the Roberts opinion’s refusal to credit the historical novelty of the government’s action may prove problematic in the future.—
Sandeep Gopalan,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Feb. 2026
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Trump’s persistence flouts public opinion, as some nervous Republicans keep trying to tell him.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Feb. 2026
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The trial, at Innsbruck Regional Court, is expected to last just one day, with a possible verdict by Thursday evening, court officials told CNN.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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There were no immediate reports of major clashes following the verdict.—
Kim Tong-Hyung,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The researchers warned there are many variables, so their work may not necessarily lead to a tidy conclusion.—
Julian Dossett,
Space.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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At the conclusion of the interview, Falchuk left Dane to address a camera alone, leaving his last words for family, friends, and fans.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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In his mind, Spurs’ determination to operate with one of the top flight’s strictest wage structures would quickly catch up with them in a hyper-competitive league, where more clubs could dream of European football.—
Dan Kilpatrick,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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That instinct and determination can, in part, be attributed to Saka’s upbringing.—
Aleks Klosok,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Diagnosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnosis. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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