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
First, the testing can be imprecise; there is not a single test that reliably diagnoses MS. — Dylan Scott, Vox, 21 Oct. 2026 Observation of Movements Is Key A psychiatrist or neurologist usually diagnoses tardive dyskinesia, and sometimes a primary care provider or other healthcare provider may diagnose it. — Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2026 The technician diagnoses the problem, and the provider decides whether the repair qualifies under the contract. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026 Firefighting professionals have reported an increase in firefighters in their 30s and 40s falling ill with rare and unexpected cancer symptoms and diagnoses well before someone their age should. — Sen. Saud Anwar, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026 Allegheny began requiring healthcare providers to report HIV diagnoses to the county in 2001. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 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 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
Noun
While the disease remains more common among women over 50, diagnoses among younger women are increasing, prompting cancer specialists to encourage earlier conversations about individual risk. — Melissa May, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 According to one meta-analysis, roughly 15 percent of MS diagnoses may actually be false positives. — Dylan Scott, Vox, 21 Oct. 2026 Higher symptom counts were also tied to higher rates of low testosterone diagnoses. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026 Your diagnoses, treatment records and past prescriptions can remain sensitive for years. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026 Throughout his struggles with addiction and mental health, Presley made a point to be open on social media about his treatment and diagnoses. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2026 Those evaluations could result in inappropriate testing, inaccurate results and diagnoses, and overtreatment that could cause harm, including infertility. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 15 Oct. 2026 An increasing number of lung cancer diagnoses are among people who never smoked. — Estelamari Rodriguez, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026 While smoking tobacco is the largest risk factor for lung cancer, up to 20 percent of diagnoses occur in nonsmokers. — Mikkael A. Sekeres, Washington Post, 15 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnoses
  1. identifies
  2. decisions
  3. finds
  4. opinions
  5. evaluates
  6. conclusions
  7. recognizes
  8. verdicts
Verb
  • The Draghi report on European competitiveness identifies productivity as the primary cause.
    — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The directory identifies each group's mission, ideology, organizational role and documented protest activity, distinguishing direct organizers and participants from supporters and amplifiers.
    — Asra Q. Nomani, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of identifies
Noun
  • The two built the models that modern central banks use to stabilize the economy, shifting macro policymakers’ focus from big economic variables like inflation and unemployment to the actual decisions of individuals.
    — Dario Marino, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026
  • All of those decisions are risky, and Apple’s riskiest decision was the Duo’s size and shape.
    — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of decisions
Verb
  • Going deeper Deloitte’s CFO Signals article finds that many organizations manage AI spending reactively rather than proactively and rely on basic or general controls.
    — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Whoever finds my key shall travel far, said Nana, though people whispered that the road to her house had no end.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of finds
Noun
  • What readers are saying The comments reflect a range of opinions on political strategies and policies.
    — Alec Dent, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The judge said the school board inserted its own opinions into the decision, and thus acted arbitrarily and illegally.
    — Tara Lynch, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of opinions
Verb
  • The transportation authority is finalizing a study in the coming weeks that evaluates strategies for protecting the seven miles of railroad through Dana Point and San Clemente for the next 30 years.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The City Council evaluates Runner’s performance annually, with an outside evaluator conducting the review every other year, according to city spokesperson Maria Kniestedt.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of evaluates
Noun
  • However, experts urged caution when drawing sweeping conclusions from subgroup survey data.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Gottschalck noted there are also relatively few strong El Niño events in the historical record to draw firm conclusions from.
    — Sam Hart, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of conclusions
Verb
  • Lee recognizes the potential for that in the servant and chooses not to do these things, or at least not do them in a domineering or self-serving way.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026
  • In addition to the recognition for the entire line, sophomore center Stewart Taufa was one of 40 players named to the Rimington Trophy Watchlist, an award that recognizes the nation’s top center.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of recognizes
Noun
  • Kang also points to the pairing of family drama with a mystery that keeps forcing audiences to rethink both the characters and their own verdicts.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The verdicts followed a month-long trial that included testimony about one victim pleading for his life before the killings.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of verdicts

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“Diagnoses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnoses. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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