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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
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.
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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
Along with tracking data, the CDC provides detailed summaries on its website for diagnosing measles.
—Andrew Jones, Charlotte Observer, 11 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
Midlife can complicate the already tricky process of diagnosing ADHD, though.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2026
Jennifer Nuzzo, an epidemiologist and director of the Pandemic Center at Brown University, acknowledged that diagnosing measles is a major challenge, emphasizing that coordination among public health agencies is critical in overcoming that challenge.
—Andrew Jones, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
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
Along with tracking data, the CDC provides detailed summaries on its website for diagnosing measles.
—Andrew Jones, Charlotte Observer, 11 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
Midlife can complicate the already tricky process of diagnosing ADHD, though.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2026
Jennifer Nuzzo, an epidemiologist and director of the Pandemic Center at Brown University, acknowledged that diagnosing measles is a major challenge, emphasizing that coordination among public health agencies is critical in overcoming that challenge.
—Andrew Jones, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnosing
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The site functions as a public service that allows the creator to stay mentally engaged while identifying trends and connections between stories that might otherwise go unnoticed by those too busy to consume multiple news sources.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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Spring weather on the Front Range can be invigorating, but for Paton and Payton, April beauty is identifying a mid-round pick who becomes an impact player.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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In an increasingly digital world, church leaders say many are seeking deeper connection--and finding it during Holy Week.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Gluting committed after finding that fit at Oklahoma.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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The order directs federal agencies to bolster the effectiveness of key rules on transferring, eligibility and pay-for-play by evaluating whether violations of such rules render a university unfit for federal grants and contracts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Buchanan has since been buying green coffee, roasting, and cupping — aka tasting and evaluating each cup for quality.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
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Riverside County Department of Animal Services officials are seeking help from the public in locating a pair of dogs that were recently involved in an attack on a wild burro, part of a series of attacks on the creatures dating back to late 2025.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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With 43 degree temperatures announced at first pitch and gusty winds throughout the game, Early had difficulty locating his pitches and was forced to grind through four laborious innings.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Mecklenburg County commissioners are assessing whether to proceed with building three more community resource centers, with some saying the money can be better spent elsewhere.—
Mary Ramsey
April 6,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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Major European economies also are assessing how to cushion any impact to other vulnerable shipping routes such as the Red Sea and the South China Sea.—
Gerry Doyle,
Fortune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Rounding out the list of honorees in this initial announcement, Julieta Venegas will receive the Artistic Excellence award, recognizing an artist whose work is defined by exceptional craftsmanship, consistency, and a distinct creative identity.—
Sigal Ratner-Arias,
Billboard,
30 Mar. 2026
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The analysts did lower their price target to $44 from $56, recognizing this year’s 25% decline in the stock.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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The criterion of self-consciousness, meanwhile, is of no use for the practical task of distinguishing between human and nonhuman digital activity.—
Andrey Mir,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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Per Alström, a researcher involved in the study, described the challenge of distinguishing the two species by conventional means.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Swansea Police Department is investigating and school officials filed a report with the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Army is investigating after one of its helicopters appeared to fly by Kid Rock's home in Nashville to greet him, according to video the conservative musician posted to social media.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Diagnosing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnosing. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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