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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 diagnosed
In 2022, after he was hospitalized following a cardiac incident, Brendon's sister told fans he had been diagnosed with a congenital heart defect.
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Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
But a staggering series of misfortunes – an arsonist destroyed her rental house; the private equity firm that owned the house still demanded two months’ rent and kept her security deposit; she was diagnosed with ovarian and breast cancer – forced her into tenuous housing situations.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 22 Mar. 2026
He was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2021; his family announced the diagnosis in 2025.
—Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 22 Mar. 2026
Skattebo's quarterback, Jaxson Dart, was checked for concussions at least five times throughout the season and even missed two games after being diagnosed with one.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
In August, 2025, the New York Times reported that the former special counsel had been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 2021.
—Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 21 Mar. 2026
Garrett was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer last April, but remained on the company payroll until January.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
march 15, Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2026
If someone is diagnosed with a debilitating form of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, for example, private insurance often can’t place them in a bed that would provide them with needed — indeed, potentially life-saving — full-time care.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Grace Miller was a 24-year-old law school student when she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
But a staggering series of misfortunes – an arsonist destroyed her rental house; the private equity firm that owned the house still demanded two months’ rent and kept her security deposit; she was diagnosed with ovarian and breast cancer – forced her into tenuous housing situations.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 22 Mar. 2026
He was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2021; his family announced the diagnosis in 2025.
—Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 22 Mar. 2026
Skattebo's quarterback, Jaxson Dart, was checked for concussions at least five times throughout the season and even missed two games after being diagnosed with one.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
In August, 2025, the New York Times reported that the former special counsel had been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 2021.
—Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 21 Mar. 2026
Garrett was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer last April, but remained on the company payroll until January.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
march 15, Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2026
If someone is diagnosed with a debilitating form of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, for example, private insurance often can’t place them in a bed that would provide them with needed — indeed, potentially life-saving — full-time care.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Grace Miller was a 24-year-old law school student when she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnosed
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Kent said his team identified additional leads that warranted further review, including potential foreign links, but was unable to pursue them.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
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Bulldozers dug pits in a Kabul cemetery before Wednesday's mass funeral, which Health Ministry spokesman Sharafat Zaman said was for more than 50 people whose remains couldn't be identified.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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Dolores Huerta, 95, who co-founded the United Farm Workers (UFW) Union with Chavez, has accused him of raping her twice.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Port Harcourt was founded in 1913 and governed by the military, the police, and by courts that upheld colonial law to protect British commercial interests and missionaries.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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Curry has been recovering from runner’s knee, which can only be healed through rest, and is set to be re-evaluated by the Warriors on Saturday.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Two doctors who evaluated Spacey in 2025 agreed with the diagnosis, the lawyers said.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2026
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The Medical Examiner's office said the Los Angeles County Fire Department located Emily Beutner, 22, in a field near the intersection of Sierra Highway and Technology Drive in Palmdale, appearing to be suffering from medical distress.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Reagan Sports Club, located at 14601 Ronald Reagan Blvd.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
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The system is assessed to have a range of about 2,175 miles (3,500 kilometers), with potential reach extending from Guam to mainland China, from Western Europe to Moscow, and from the Gulf region to Tehran.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Mar. 2026
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Paramedics assessed five people and transported three to the city's Royal Prince Alfred Hospital for further treatment, a spokesperson for the New South Wales Ambulance Service confirmed to NBC News.—
Jay Ganglani,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
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Scientists have increasingly recognized that sharks, once viewed as largely solitary creatures, have relatively complex social bonds.—
BRADY DENNIS THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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Schwanz was recognized Saturday as the fifth recipient of the annual Rick Bonnell Memorial Scholarship during the Charlotte Hornets’ matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2026
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The Food and Drug Administration investigated the presence of metals and determined there was no risk.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2026
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Authorities closed South White Road between Story Road and Lochner Drive while police investigated the crash.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Diagnosed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnosed. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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