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 Medical schools employ people to portray patients with specific symptoms, emotional reactions and medical histories, giving students a chance to practice everything from diagnosing illnesses to delivering difficult news. — Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2026 The first week was devoted to diagnosing the problem; during the second, Harris and Stanton raced to rewrite. — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026 Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia are difficult to study, in part because diagnosing the disease early in people is challenging. — Julie Moreno, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2026 Organizers say this year’s summit is intended to move the movement beyond diagnosing that problem and toward solutions. — Jonathan M. Pitts, Baltimore Sun, 28 Sep. 2026 The American Society of Hematology recently set new standards for diagnosing iron deficiency. — Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2026 After two hundred pages of diagnosing the Democrats’ problems, Jentleson devotes a single page to this solution, leaving many questions unanswered. — Isaac Arnsdorf, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026 High ethical stakes aside, the incredible potential for advancing stem cell research could open doors to regrowing brain tissue, personalizing therapies, and diagnosing neurological conditions long before symptoms emerge. — Mike McRae 17, New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026 Here’s a look at the league’s protocol for diagnosing a concussion during the game. — Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026

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After Saturday’s tragedy, someone sent him the picture identifying Goulding as one of those killed.

— Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
As tasks like writing code, identifying bugs, or writing emails get automated away by AI, employees at Anthropic have now found that the big picture tasks are increasingly what count.

— Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of identifying

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There was very little original local production, and people were finding their favourite TV shows through obscure corners of the web.

— Annika Pham, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
This pliability has made the app particularly popular for casual, real-time occasions—such as finding the ideal hostess gift for a weekend visit or selecting a thoughtful token for a friend—without resorting to generic fallback options.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of finding

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Authorities in northeastern Minnesota are asking for the public's help in locating a 16-year-old girl last seen in Minneapolis.

— WCCO Staff, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
The mounting holes, locating slots, and curved bodies reproduced clearly, although visible layer lines and some surface unevenness made these less polished than my fine-detail test prints.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of locating

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The taxpayers’ attorney, Abraham Wagner, cited four cases to support his argument that an IRS notice assessing additional taxes was invalid.

— Kaitlin Newkirk, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026
France was coordinating with European counterparts because other countries could also be affected, the person said, adding that authorities were assessing whether other French companies were at risk.

— Reuters, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of assessing

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For Jekyll-Hyde, the costumes are crucial and add to the characterization, distinguishing the two men inhabiting the same body.

— Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
For voters scrolling through Instagram, TikTok, and other platforms, distinguishing between independent commentary and paid political advertising is becoming increasingly difficult.

— Abby Dodge, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of distinguishing

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The Spanish government is investigating accusations detailed in an Amnesty International report of mistreatment and torture by Spanish soldiers.

— JOSEPH WILSON, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2026
The Cobb County Police Department said its major crimes unit is investigating the incident.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of investigating

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