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
Musk also claimed in his response Grok saved a man in Norway by diagnosing a problem his doctors failed to notice.
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
He had been diagnosed with melanoma three years earlier.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 11 Jan. 2026
Kate announced that she was diagnosed with an unspecified type of cancer in March 2024.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 10 Jan. 2026
Qualified individuals must also be at least 18 years old, an Indiana resident, diagnosed with a terminal illness by a qualified provider, and have voluntarily expressed a wish to receive medical aid in dying to their provider.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
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Witnesses said a silver Ford sedan fled the scene, and detectives later identified the driver as 57-year-old Humberto Munoz Gatica of Laguna Niguel, according to The Register.—
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The Tarrant County Medical Examiner will publicly identify the person who died.—
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Investigators also found eight 9 mm casings fired from a Glock pistol at the scene where Holmes was killed, according to the affidavit.—
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In doing so, the judge found he could not be involved in the handling of the separate probes related to the civil fraud investigation and the NRA.—
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But they were shorthanded defensively for the Rams’ final drive, with Horn in the medical tent being evaluated for a concussion.—
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The Los Angeles Fire Department said two patients were evaluated at the scene and both declined treatment and transport.—
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Alternative culture stores and venues are usually located in out-of-the-way areas.—
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Upon arriving at the home, police located a 12-year-old male who had sustained a gunshot wound.—
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In 2015, the FBI opened an investigation into the group to assess potential criminal activity.—
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Officers were seen entering multiple mobile homes to assess the situation.—
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Tarr's reputation for films tinged with misery and hard-heartedness, distinguished by black-and-white cinematography and unusually long sequences, only grew throughout the 1990s and 2000s, particularly after his 1994 film Sátántangó.—
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Hofman's photos of the Ross seal — often distinguished by its broad, dark stripes on its body and neck, as well as its large eyes — show the seal facing the camera directly, with its flippers and tail trailing behind it.—
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Learning the different personalities, learning how the job is impacting, recognizing when there's changes in personalities requires you to be invested in them, to be around them.—
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In addition to his directing prowess, Reiner's skills as an actor were recognized by the Golden Globes in the past.—
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Miami Gardens police started investigating the incident New Year’s Day after the neighbor reported the shots fired on the 17000 block of Northwest 27th Avenue, an arrest affidavit said.—
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The Columbus Division of Police is investigating the matter as a double homicide and not murder-suicide, WSYX and CNN reported.—
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“Diagnose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnose. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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