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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James Van Der Beek has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer, a spokesperson for the actor confirmed to The Times.
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Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
The same goes for Hanks’s performance as a lawyer diagnosed with AIDS.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2024
That May, the same month as Allen's confession, Wala diagnosed him with brief psychotic disorder — an illness that suddenly appears, lasts less than a month and is characterized by several symptoms.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 1 Nov. 2024
Black women are also diagnosed with higher rates of obesity (nearly three in five) and diabetes (more than one in eight), conditions that increase the risk for stroke.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 1 Nov. 2024
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Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
The same goes for Hanks’s performance as a lawyer diagnosed with AIDS.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2024
That May, the same month as Allen's confession, Wala diagnosed him with brief psychotic disorder — an illness that suddenly appears, lasts less than a month and is characterized by several symptoms.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 1 Nov. 2024
Black women are also diagnosed with higher rates of obesity (nearly three in five) and diabetes (more than one in eight), conditions that increase the risk for stroke.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 1 Nov. 2024
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The crash occurred about 10:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Staten Island intersection of Hyland Boulevard and New Dorp Lane, police said in a separate statement that incorrectly identified the victim as a 44-year-old woman.Antonio Planas, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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In their investigation, police determined that the man was hit on purpose and identified the suspect as San Jose resident Edward Herrera, 40.Caelyn Pender, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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But with the Trumps, Musk also may have found a sense of family that has eluded him in certain ways.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The researchers found that replacing any less active behavior with five minutes of exercise could lower systolic blood pressure by 0.68 points and diastolic blood pressure by 0.54 points.Linda Carroll, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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In August 2024, the Financial Times reported that 40% of more than 100 projects evaluated were delayed.James Morton Turner, Discover Magazine, 9 Nov. 2024
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The filing also notes that the Board of Directors is evaluating strategic alternatives, including potential acquisitions or business combinations, to enhance shareholder value.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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That changed in February, when the state located the necessary drugs and planned to execute Thomas Creech, who was convicted of five murders in three states.Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, the Mountain Fire, located northwest of Los Angeles, exploded to 10,457 acres (16 square miles) in little more than five hours.Doug Duran, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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In a larger effort, Hoskin and colleagues recently assessed the habitat ranges of 55 eastern Australian frog species, including 25 affected by Bd.Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
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If the challenge had been unsuccessful, the Sharks would have been assessed a delay-of-game penalty.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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After hopping over to the CW for its next five seasons, Supergirl had to distinguish itself more sharply against its Arrowverse peers, giving its superheroics an earnest social justice streak that was occasionally saccharine but usually infused with just enough charm to carry the day.Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Takagi is currently investigating whether cats can distinguish between a foreign language and the language their humans speak.Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
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No income tax benefit was recognized for these net losses.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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People are not machines, however, so recognizing your limits and finding ways to reconnect with yourself and others during detox can significantly enhance your sense of humanity and digital well-being.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
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Authorities are investigating a shooting that left two people injured early Saturday morning in Union City.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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In India, investigating officer Dilip Thakor said media attention had led to the arrest of three men in the Patel case, but hundreds of such cases don’t even reach the courts.Ryan J. Foley, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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“Diagnose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnose. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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