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diagnostic

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noun

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Recent Examples of diagnostic
Adjective
In addition to advanced radiation therapy, Epic Care offers comprehensive healthcare services, including medical oncology, breast health, primary care, surgery, diagnostic imaging, and genetic counseling. Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025 The organization helps music industry pros buy health insurance, pay for life-saving diagnostic tests and get dental and vision checkups. Nate Rau, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025
Noun
But, for several years, negotiations have faltered with a major challenge being whether high-income countries will share diagnostics, medications and vaccines in exchange for disease information from low- and middle-income countries when there's a health emergency. Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025 This continuous monitoring process ensures there’s enough time to opt for additional diagnostics or therapeutic interventions. Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for diagnostic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnostic
Adjective
  • That Seattle connection seemed lacking in the cup shy of the characteristic dark roast kick.
    Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Marked by his characteristic defiance and artistic audacity, with costumes and staging referencing his own art, Ai’s production transforms the iconic opera into a powerful statement on contemporary issues, weaving in themes of war, refugee crises and the pandemic.
    Lise Pedersen, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • After World War II, a neurodegenerative disease that looked just like ALS—though some patients also showed features of Parkinson’s and dementia—surged in Guam, predominantly among the native Chamorro people.
    Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Over-the-air updates and advanced driver assistance features (e.g., Super Cruise available on higher trims).
    Brooke Crothers, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • To maintain profitability without eroding demand, companies must focus on waste reduction, process optimization and quality improvements, ensuring that efficiency gains offset rising expenses.
    Simon Dae Oong Kim, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Wellness benefits: Improves air quality Calming and relaxing presence 2.
    Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Sifting through the sandy dirt of eastern Egypt, archaeologists found an ancient grave filled with distinctive artifacts.
    Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Humans like to put things in distinctive bins, but nature is not so prejudiced.
    Phil Plait, Scientific American, 21 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Indeed, many, but not all, social and behavioral traits work this way.
    Dalton Conley, TIME, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Their goal is to build a comprehensive database that answers many questions about the behavioral and genetic traits of our friendly felines.
    Manuela López Restrepo, NPR, 19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Everything is very primitive, but quite typical of the Russians.
    Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
  • How does that conversation go when the damage is beyond the typical wear and tear?
    Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • That’s again, current to today’s world and an attribute to Taylor and the way that he’s scripted it.
    Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2025
  • Our editors focused on key attributes such as quality, durability, comfort — especially for flying — and portability.
    Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Despite sounding the same, the sewing and cooking meanings may have distinct origins but evolved similarly in English.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
  • This fantasy set-up is the catalyst for a journey of reconnection for mother and father, May and Cody, across a variety of brilliantly distinct levels.
    Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025

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“Diagnostic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnostic. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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