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 In November 2025, Tatiana revealed that she was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia shortly after her daughter’s birth in an essay for The New Yorker . — Emma Banks, InStyle, 23 July 2026 After my mother was diagnosed with cancer, one of her prescribed medications was unavailable due to a drug shortage. — Jigar Thakkar, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Grammy nominee Nivea has revealed that she was diagnosed with leukemia earlier this year. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 23 July 2026 Jo Wilson, a presenter for Sky Sports, was originally diagnosed with stage-three cervical cancer after having a routine Pap test in July 2022, shortly after welcoming her daughter, Mabel, according to British newspaper The Telegraph. — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026 Active Surveillance Many people with CLL have slow-growing disease and do not have symptoms when they are first diagnosed. — Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 23 July 2026 Some people who are diagnosed with acute Lyme disease and treated still develop chronic symptoms. — Amanda Roome, The Conversation, 16 July 2026 In related news, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that the final case of Ebola that had been diagnosed in Uganda had been released from hospital on Thursday, starting the 42-day countdown to declare the country Ebola free. — Helen Branswell, STAT, 16 July 2026 Doctors diagnosed him with a cavernous angioma, a large lesion in his brain stem consisting of two components, one of which had ruptured and was bleeding into his brain. — Mary Ella Hastings updated July 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

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Another common source of opposition, identified in a 2021 feasibility study, came from community groups worried the cameras would be used to surveil and criminalize marginalized groups.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
Jackson was later identified as a member of the Click Clack Gang.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026

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PayJoy, founded by Doug Ricket, is transforming credit access in the global south, enabling millions to afford phones and invest in micro-businesses where traditional credit is scarce.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
Rinehart subsequently founded Save Our Teams, an advocacy organization designed to help athletes, parents and alumni mobilize when collegiate swimming programs land on the chopping block.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 July 2026

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The notification signals that the infant may need to be fed, have a diaper changed or be evaluated for another cause of discomfort.

— Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
Clean electricity procurement is essential, but it should be evaluated by location and time, not just annual averages.

— Bridget Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026

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Meanwhile, Tesla is expanding its physical footprint, preparing to open a massive 119,000 square-foot delivery hub and service center in Chatsworth, located in a former Pacific Theatres multiplex.

— Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
In addition, the finance writer said, homebuyers need to consider where a home is located.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026

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Young striker Jayden Danns needs to be assessed after feeling discomfort in his hamstring last week, while Kaide Gordon and Owen Beck are still undergoing rehab following injuries.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Moreover, the State Department did not consider Israel’s months-long pattern of obstructing aid; the department only assessed the volume of aid flowing when the report was being finalized.

— David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

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The new charges were brought after Bedfordshire Police investigated reports made by four additional women, police said.

— Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Since the files were lost, the sheriff’s office can’t say what individuals were interviewed or investigated.

— Samantha Springer, NBC news, 19 July 2026

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