as in to identify
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 diagnose
Brennan first revealed in April 2022 that Row had been diagnosed with stage 4 gastric cancer.
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Victoria Edel, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
After he was hospitalized, doctors first diagnosed a complex bacterial, viral and fungal respiratory tract infection and soon thereafter, pneumonia in both lungs.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2025
Willis was diagnosed with aphasia in 2022 and then, more specifically, frontotemporal dementia, in 2023.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
It was later announced that he had been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
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Victoria Edel, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
After he was hospitalized, doctors first diagnosed a complex bacterial, viral and fungal respiratory tract infection and soon thereafter, pneumonia in both lungs.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2025
Willis was diagnosed with aphasia in 2022 and then, more specifically, frontotemporal dementia, in 2023.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
It was later announced that he had been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnose
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A number of different sites locally have been identified as potential alternatives to 12,056-capacity Kenilworth Road, their famously quirky home for 120 years.—
Tom Burrows,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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But women can reduce the risk of online abuse by removing personal data from the internet: Searching their name on Google and identifying which sites have their personal data.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Currently on a six-game winning streak and 11 wins in 12 games, the Celtics suddenly find themselves with a legitimate chance to catch the Cleveland Cavaliers for the top seed in the Eastern Conference.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Some Social Security recipients could soon find themselves in the crosshairs of a policy that advocates for seniors say could cause financial hardship for many older Americans.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2025
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Yes, those who raise chickens have a steady supply of organic fertilizer, so keep this significant gardening enhancement in mind when evaluating whether chickens are for you.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
29 Mar. 2025
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Submissions will be evaluated by a jury composed of global Condé Nast staff, including representatives from Vogue Japan, Vogue Taiwan, Vogue Singapore, Vogue Korea, Vogue Philippines and Vogue Thailand.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2025
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The historically black university located in Virginia also entered the locker room with a 32-30 lead at halftime.—
Chantz Martin,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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The pool is part of a health and leisure club located in the stand.—
Tom Burrows,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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And on the Wisconsin side, an assistant coach was assessed a technical foul on the sideline.—
Sam Blum,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Legislation made up of three separate bills would create a New Salem Preservation Commission under IDNR to assess the site and provide a budget to fix the structures.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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Most of those listed have distinguished themselves as prominent Trump critics.—
Brady Knox,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
22 Mar. 2025
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Yes, but: Friday's discussion also surfaced the challenges the SEC will face in crafting rules to govern thousands of assets with various distinguishing characteristics.—
Brady Dale,
Axios,
21 Mar. 2025
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Organizations that view middle management as obstacles fail to recognize their critical role as translators, navigators, and stabilizers of meaningful change.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Potential Solutions While the problems are easily identifiable, Bhaumik recognizes that there are no quick fixes.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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Reporter Rosemary Coulter and retired Mountie Bill Avery teamed up once again to investigate a train robbery, while Governor Lucas Bouchard and Mayor Lee Coulter quite literally found common ground.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
23 Mar. 2025
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In the show’s second episode, Detective Inspector Luke Bascombe (Ashley Walters) is at a secondary school to investigate why 13-year-old Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper), the central character, allegedly killed his classmate Katie.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Diagnose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnose. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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