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 Kyl withdrew from public life in December 2025 after announcing he had been diagnosed with dementia. — Jacques Billeaud The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026 The actress has also been candid about her multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis — first diagnosed in 2010 but kept private until 2022 — and plans to keep sharing her journey. — Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026 Ayala had tried to kill himself at least eight times, according to his brother, who provided extensive medical records to The Times showing that Ayala had been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and had a history of suicidal behavior. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026 In 2025, 2,016 people were newly diagnosed, 16 times more than in 2019, according to the ministry. — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026 He was then diagnosed with stage 4 mantle B-cell lymphoma, and the treatment was intense. — Sophia Leone, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026 But he was diagnosed in May 2025 with normal pressure hydrocephalus, which is a condition in which cerebrospinal fluid builds up inside the skull and presses on the brain, according to the Cleveland Clinic. — Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026 Women in midlife are also twice as likely to be diagnosed with depression as men — yet Knestrick says screening don’t always happen. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2026 Without these medical options, about 30% of adults who are diagnosed with the virus die within two weeks. — Durrie Bouscaren, NPR, 10 Sep. 2026

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The researchers identified several ways to improve the system.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
The team then identified the nature of the candidate dwarf galaxies by comparing their colors and structures to observations of other dwarf galaxies.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of identified

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Contour Circuits, founded by Secor and former graduate student Jeremy Rurup, received a $150,000 Small Business Technology Transfer contract to advance the technology.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
At Micam, curation takes place in sections like the Emerging Designer event area, founded in 2018.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of found

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Some told the Miami Herald that the ruling blocks the path to asylum and that the cases cannot be evaluated in a vacuum.

— Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026
The system completed a year of testing aboard the German frigate Sachsen, during which its tracking, command, and engagement technologies were evaluated under maritime conditions.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of evaluated

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In June, citing concerns related to hurricane season, DHS said all detainees at the Florida state-run center located at an isolated airstrip in the Everglades were transferred to other facilities.

— Gisela Salomon, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Many affected people are located in resource-poor regions where dialysis and transplants are often unaffordable or inaccessible, which can increase the odds of premature death, Paidi noted.

— Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of located

Verb

The composition of nuclear fuel may need to be assessed before operations can move to the next step.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2026
Responders made contact with the man, assessed his condition and took him to emergency medical services personnel at the Bangor Boat Ramp, according to the post.

— Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of assessed

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Scott Keever is an entrepreneur, internationally recognized SEO expert, online reputation mastermind and Founder of Reputation Pros.

— Scott Keever, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
There is a lineup of countries waiting to get in, with nine countries currently recognized as candidates for EU membership.

— Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of recognized

Verb

The Star reached out to the Kansas City Police Department asking if the allegations were reported or investigated but did not immediately hear back.

— Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2026
Officials asked the public to continue avoiding the parking structure while police investigated.

— Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2026

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