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 She was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder after the killing. — Kim Chandler, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 The artist stepped away from performing last year after being diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a brain disorder caused by an excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain’s ventricles. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026 For more than a decade, people diagnosed with hep C have struggled to access the highly effective medications. — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026 Røyneland said his focus in terms of the impact of Henki, which explores the story of the first man in Norway who was diagnosed with HIV, has been closer to home. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026 Instead, Glanville has been diagnosed with a fungal infection, a type of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and more. — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026 The brain condition Waltrip has been diagnosed with — Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD) — is a group of progressive brain disorders that damage the parts of the brain that causes changes in thinking and behaviors. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026 The star was diagnosed in 2015 after doctors found a cancerous tumor in his kidney. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Throughout their relationship, Reinhart has struggled with health issues, including being diagnosed with Endometriosis and Adenomyosis. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026

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Police also formally identified Wicknell Chivayo and his wife, Lucy Muteke, as among the victims in their new statement.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
Here are a few of the critical problems the mathematicians identified.

— Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of identified

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BlackRock, Carhartt, Ford and Google founded the Alliance in July — the same four companies represented on the panel.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
The site is situated on the island of Lismore and is believed to have been founded by Saint Mo Luóc, an early Christian saint also known as Moluag.

— Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of found

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The study evaluated states based on factors including affordability, taxes, health care access and quality of life.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2026
The person was evaluated by the Ventura County Fire Department, which found no injuries, the Coast Guard said.

— Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

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There's a wellness center—located in a cozy cottage near the tip of the pool—with a small but high-tech gym and treatment rooms for facials and massages from Onda Beauty.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
The new Milan consulate campus is being built on a 10-acre site at a former shooting range, and will replace the current consulate that is located in a high-rise.

— Colleen Barry, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of located

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Boeing shares extended earlier losses after Bedford’s comments, shedding nearly 7% Monday, as investors assessed another delay after years of setbacks for the aircraft.

— Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
WalletHub’s methodology WalletHub assessed 182 cities in its list, and used 28 metrics.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of assessed

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The key is creating conversations that solve problems, celebrate milestones and make customers feel recognized—not just sold to.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Eliza says, seemingly delighted that someone has recognized their unproblematic existence.

— Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of recognized

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Police cordoned off three trucks at the scene and evacuated about 85 households as bomb-disposal specialists and the army investigated.

— Pan Pylas, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
Detectives are working to determine what led up to the fatal shooting, which is being investigated as a homicide.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026

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