diagnoses 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of diagnose
as in identifies
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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noun

plural of diagnosis
as in decisions
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 diagnoses
Verb
Research shows that genetics play a role in autism diagnoses. — Richard Escobedo, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026 Today, men account for the majority of HIV diagnoses in the United States, particularly gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men. — Jallicia Jolly, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 In 2024, the South accounted for 39% of PrEP users, while making up 52% of new HIV diagnoses. — Michael Chancley, USA Today, 17 July 2026 This subtype accounts for the majority of breast cancer diagnoses worldwide and is often treated with surgery followed by hormone therapy and, in many cases, chemotherapy. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026 While previous studies found that prescriptions for children generally increased, the new paper used large-scale Epic systems data to look at trends specifically among children with autism diagnoses. — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 19 May 2026 But an ostensibly restorative vacation to Mexico — which Sarah uses as an occasion to introduce her parents to Donimo — only highlights the symptoms of what a doctor eventually diagnoses as early-onset Alzheimer’s. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 14 May 2026 If your vet diagnoses your dog with an ailment or advises you to feed your dog a specific formula, Royal Canin has a style of food for it. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 May 2026 The Budgetnista—explores the emotional side of money, diagnoses common money stressors, and prescribes practical, judgment-free solutions for budgeting, saving, debt, and wealth-building formulated to support lasting financial health. — Tiffany Aliche, SELF, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
The report tallied symptoms and diagnoses of 1,306 patients who were treated at mobile clinics during a roughly six-week period after the fire started June 17. — Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026 About 10% of colorectal cancer cases occur in people younger than 50, according to Mayo Clinic, and 1 in 5 diagnoses now occurs in someone under 55, per the Cancer Research Institute. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026 In such a scenario, many deaths would precede conclusive diagnoses, treatments would not be readily available, and health-care systems would be overwhelmed. — Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 Some of the most common diagnoses among Boyle Heights patients included the toxic effects of smoke, contact/exposure to hazardous substances, acute upper respiratory infection, headaches and other eye and adnexa disorders. — Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 Imprecise language can lead to incorrect diagnoses and inappropriate actions. — Liz Guthridge, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Over time, your symptoms and physical examination findings may begin to fit one of these diagnoses more than the others. — Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 2026 Often in these rare amoeba cases, the early symptoms are so vague that diagnoses are delayed. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2026 Alpha-gal diagnoses are going up in North Carolina as the syndrome becomes better recognized and tick populations soar. — Eva Flowe, Charlotte Observer, 11 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnoses
  1. identifies
  2. decisions
  3. finds
  4. opinions
  5. evaluates
  6. conclusions
  7. recognizes
  8. verdicts
Verb
  • From names like ChatGPT and Gemini to Meta AI, Perplexity, and even Grok, the report identifies which chatbots are the most privacy-friendly and transparent in their practices and which are the worst offenders.
    — Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026
  • If a patient identifies a clinical trial at a viable location and wants to be considered, the patient should contact the trial recruiters directly and ask them, Balch said.
    — Michelle Andrews, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of identifies
Noun
  • Two Jets front-office sources, on condition of anonymity because they’re not authorized to speak publicly, deny that, and Glenn has owned the decisions publicly.
    — Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The working-out of that vision, by way of experience that arises from her sudden change of circumstances, is the movie’s emotional and intellectual heart, its main line, abstract in form but altogether concrete in the decisions that result.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of decisions
Verb
  • Protas sees plays that others don’t, and finds seams in the offensive zone quickly.
    — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Based on her own troubled adolescence following her father’s suicide, the novel tells the story of Ann, who, after losing her father in tragic circumstances, finds solace – and trouble – in the Manchester music scene of the 1970s and 1980s.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of finds
Noun
  • There are different opinions about what makes a plant native and at what geographic scale.
    — Dr. Lauren Kurtz, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Arday’s story has dominated headlines, with coverage spanning the political spectrum - and leaders from Prime Minister Andy Burnham down pressed for their opinions.
    — Rupert Neate, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of opinions
Verb
  • Among them is Benjamin Radford, a research fellow and investigator with the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry, a nonprofit organization that evaluates paranormal and fringe-science claims from a scientific viewpoint.
    — Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The insurer evaluates the bond, charges a premium, which is usually paid by the issuer at issuance.
    — Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of evaluates
Noun
  • Grant, regrettably, was ranked 36th and last for his work on 10 snaps, though that’s too small a sample size to make any conclusions whatsoever.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2026
  • These conclusions are based on Bitsight's technical research.
    — Jesse Watson , Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of conclusions
Verb
  • Guinness also recognizes Caterham as the world's oldest living woman.
    — Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Keitel’s Feraud keeps provoking the feud; Carradine’s D’Hubert recognizes its madness but remains too bound by the same code of honor to walk away.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of recognizes
Noun
  • Recent verdicts raise the stakes The Oakland case follows two major courtroom losses for Meta earlier this year.
    — Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Our book lists, after all, aren’t meant to be final verdicts.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of verdicts

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“Diagnoses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnoses. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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