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 Non-small cell lung carcinomas, such as the adenocarcinoma Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with, tend to respond well to surgery, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy when spotted early. — New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026 For many women diagnosed with breast cancer, one of the biggest concerns is whether the cancer will return after treatment. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026 The Vatican announced Leo had been diagnosed with lung cancer on Tuesday following his surgery. — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 Since August, six people diagnosed with measles have died in Pennsylvania, according to health officials and county coroners. — Erika Edwards, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2026 Approximately four months after starting the medication, Engel was diagnosed with nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION). — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 She was also diagnosed with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) commonly called bird flu, which was behind severe stomach ulceration. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2026 Over the past 15 years, more women, never smokers and younger people are being diagnosed with lung cancer. — Estelamari Rodriguez, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026 Callum was the 7th person in the world to be diagnosed with Nicolaides-Baraitser syndrome. — Deepa Fernandes, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026

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Krantz said the suspect, a male city resident who has not yet been publicly identified, was spotted entering the school by a community member, who eventually pursued him into the school and shot him.

— Chad de Guzman, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
Police identified the suspect as a 16-year-old Bend resident.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026

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The sisters also founded fashion accessories label Dannijo in 2008, expanding into sports with DannijoPro.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Trump posted a video Thursday night that directly called El-Sayed a member of the group, which was founded in Egypt; his administration has designated chapters as terrorist organizations.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026

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The system has been evaluated through military exercises and training events and has supported operational use in Ukraine, providing BLADE with real-world insight into evolving unmanned ground requirements, according to a press release.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
Alabama star receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams was knocked out of the game twice, first with an apparent left leg injury and then to be evaluated for a concussion.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2026

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Barghouti is a board member of the Institute for Middle East Understanding, a pro-Palestinian foreign policy group located in California.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026
Although Archway doesn’t have its own restaurant on-site, the property is located in the epicenter of Philadelphia’s buzziest dining corridor, with dozens of cafés, wine bars, and lauded restaurants just steps away.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026

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WalletHub assessed hundreds of colleges and universities based on their graduation rates, post-attendance salaries, safety, and more.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Diversifying suppliers can help, but each alternative needs to be assessed for its actual cost and operational implications.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026

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The audience not only experienced the distinctive appeal of Chinese-language music but also recognized Tia’s exceptional artistry, which combines her Eastern cultural roots with a global musical language.

— Billboard China, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026
Nationally recognized as a PR & communications strategist who drives business results, Lee Caraher is the CEO of Double Forte and an author.

— Lee Caraher, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

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Police say the cirumstances leading up to the crash are still being investigated, but that the driver of the vehicle suffered a medical emergency prior to crashing.

— Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 9 Oct. 2026
According to his affidavit, the couple owned a Van Nuys massage parlor that the LAPD investigated in 2019.

— Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

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