DIAGNOSED Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

diagnosed

verb

past tense of diagnose

as in identified

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 Chronic hypertension is high blood pressure that started before pregnancy or is otherwise diagnosed during the first 20 weeks. — Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026 Simpson was diagnosed with arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy, a rare heart condition that can cause irregular heartbeats and sudden cardiac death in seemingly healthy individuals, per John Hopkins Medicine. — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026 That isolation was compounded because he was diagnosed just as the country locked down at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Bullock said. — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026 Importantly, for people diagnosed with testosterone deficiency, testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) can be an effective treatment. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026 Her mother, Dana, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018 and has had the cancer return twice. — Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 King Charles, 77, was diagnosed with cancer in 2024 and is still receiving treatment. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 She was transferred to the Ojai Raptor Center for care, where she was diagnosed with severe anemia. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 13 Aug. 2026 He was diagnosed three years ago with the debilitating neuromuscular disorder, which is also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, that causes people to gradually lose the ability to move. — Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

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Prosecutor Danielle Clarke told Judge Linda Black that the alleged victim, who cannot be identified, was willing to testify again at a retrial.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
More research is needed to determine how much of the rise reflects changes in the health of pregnant individuals versus changes in how these conditions are identified and recorded.

— Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

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As for other homegrown brands, Moonglaze, founded by makeup artist Yara Alnamlah, launched at Sephora Middle East earlier this year, the first Saudi brand to launch at the retailer.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
The Gwangju Biennale was founded in 1994 to commemorate the 1980 Gwangju Uprising, during which hundreds of civilians were killed during a protest against the authoritarian military government’s brutal crackdown on civil rights.

— Vivienne Chow, ARTnews.com, 20 Aug. 2026

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The score came in dramatic fashion, as Fields caught the pass from Dart after the QB had exited the game following a massive hit — more on that later — and was subsequently evaluated and cleared for a concussion.

— Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
That does open other opportunities for guys, like today’s starter Hunter Dobbins, to get evaluated further.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026

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The mini bar—located inside a gorgeous wooden cabinet—was filled with local spirits like pox, a Mayan liquor made of corn, sugar cane, and wheat, and Mayalen Guerrero mezcal in a bottle so beautiful I was tempted to sneak it back in my suitcase.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
When Elaine asks for an in-person meeting, Rebecca heads there immediately, despite Pinter’s offices being inconveniently located at Canary Wharf.

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026

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Bringing in an additional attacker is something Newcastle are considering, too, now that Jaissle has assessed his squad, while Jacob Murphy may yet depart.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
In addition, Whiffin also assessed search records and messages from Clancy's iPhone.

— Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of assessed

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The city also recognized the frustration some residents had following the July 18 bus crash and encouraged them to submit formal claims.

— CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Ethel Caterham, recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's oldest living person, shared a message with ABC News to mark her birthday.

— Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026

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