DIAGNOSING Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

diagnosing

verb

present participle of diagnose

as in identifying

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 diagnosing The trailer opens with a doctor diagnosing Alex with arthritis in her jaw. — Selome Hailu, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026 Until recently, diagnosing Alzheimer’s required a medical history and exam as well as postmortem evidence of two abnormal proteins associated with the disease called amyloid and tau. — Anand Kumar, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026 Dudley said her job is all about being supplied and ready for anything, such as evaluating injuries, diagnosing or helping with rehab. — Dennis Valera, CBS News, 22 Aug. 2026 Many drivers don't want to deal with mechanic shop visits, diagnosing vehicle issues, and consistent part failure and replacement. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 In year one, build a repeatable manual for diagnosing the work before matching talent. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 As such, most of its parts are off-the-shelf, panels and interior components are bolted on, and there's no proprietary software locking owner-operators out of diagnosing and fixing their vehicles themselves. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2026 Doctors ended up diagnosing him with childhood Takayasu arteritis, a type of vasculitis. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2026 Doctors can also do lab tests on a stool sample, but diagnosing an infection with cyclospora requires a specific molecular test that isn’t always included in routine stool cultures. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

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That day in the spring brought the work of several tenacious investigators – with the assist of genetic genealogy – closer to identifying the remains.

— Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026
And many doctors who certify deaths in emergency rooms and hospitals, or for patients who die at home, don't have protocols for confidently identifying heat impacts, says Khatana.

— Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of identifying

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It’s mainly centered on Billie, who is worried about an old Facebook post standing in the way of finding a job.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Elevating a home can take several months, and while this project would foot the entire bill for elevation, the pot of cash does not cover the costs of finding another place to live during construction.

— Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of finding

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Along with Willis, Slowik is tasked with evaluating and developing backup Quinn Ewers despite him missing time in camp recently with a right groin injury.

— David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
Ferdin points toward the census line where there is a group of Mercyenforcers evaluating people one by one.

— Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of evaluating

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The system is designed to extend cyborg insects’ capabilities beyond simply locating survivors.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
The Minneapolis police report outlines the response of more than 150 first responders, detailing their movements and actions throughout the day, including locating the 23-year-old suspect, treating victims and clearing rooms inside the church.

— Beret Leone, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of locating

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Its vintage experts also consider fashion history, designers, collections and cultural context when assessing whether an item is historically, culturally or stylistically significant.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026
Due to a lack of reliable data and the regime’s complete control of the media, accurately assessing what is happening on the ground in North Korea is notoriously difficult, said WioNews.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of assessing

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States are moving toward recognizing digital and other nontraditional wills.

— Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Hilton said in some cases, women may begin recognizing ADHD symptoms in themselves after becoming mothers and having their children evaluated for the condition.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of recognizing

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In recent years, white supremacists have embraced the concept of lactose intolerance as a distinguishing debility of nonwhite people.

— Hilary Smith, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
The app offers a free entry-level service, while distinguishing itself with an option for 3-D modeling of a client’s cellar, starting at $1,500 to $5,000.

— Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026

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