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Experts have introduced new technology for diagnosing certain types of cancer in their early stages.
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Recent Examples of diagnosed
Girls and women who were first diagnosed with breast cancer at a later age had the highest incidence of developing subsequent primary neoplasms by 30 years post-initial cancer diagnosis.
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Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Munn was also diagnosed with breast cancer and revealed the news in March 2024.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
In 2019, Thompson’s wife, Rachel, was diagnosed with cancer.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Less than a month before No Doubt reunite for their Las Vegas Sphere residency, guitarist Tom Dumont revealed he has been diagnosed with early onset Parkinson’s disease.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2026
The company was also hit with a tragedy when Izetta Fang Klein, a popular South Bay vocal coach and wife of Palo Alto Players artistic director Patrick Klein, died at the end of March, just weeks after being diagnosed with a rare cancer at age 51.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
Bucklew was diagnosed at 43 years old.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
For the playwright Clare Barron, the wake-up call came in 2013, when her father was diagnosed with Stage IV head-and-neck cancer.
—Alex Barasch, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
In December of 2021, he was diagnosed with bowel cancer.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Munn was also diagnosed with breast cancer and revealed the news in March 2024.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
In 2019, Thompson’s wife, Rachel, was diagnosed with cancer.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Less than a month before No Doubt reunite for their Las Vegas Sphere residency, guitarist Tom Dumont revealed he has been diagnosed with early onset Parkinson’s disease.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2026
The company was also hit with a tragedy when Izetta Fang Klein, a popular South Bay vocal coach and wife of Palo Alto Players artistic director Patrick Klein, died at the end of March, just weeks after being diagnosed with a rare cancer at age 51.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
Bucklew was diagnosed at 43 years old.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
For the playwright Clare Barron, the wake-up call came in 2013, when her father was diagnosed with Stage IV head-and-neck cancer.
—Alex Barasch, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
In December of 2021, he was diagnosed with bowel cancer.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnosed
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At that time, Leatherman and a passenger, identified as Bryan Selmer, abandoned the vehicle and ran, court records show.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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An investigation led to a third suspect being identified, Michael Ray Elam, 46, and he was located and arrested, the sheriff’s office said.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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OpenAI was on the verge of closing a large investment from Thrive, a venture-capital firm founded by Josh Kushner, Jared Kushner’s brother, whom Altman had known for years.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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The grievances contend that multiple violations occurred when the mayor evaluated the performance of an officer.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
9 Apr. 2026
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Melby the Manatee Returns to His Home Before Melby slipped back into the river, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission staff evaluated and measured the manatee one final time.—
Ryan Brennan
April 9,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Before noon, city leaders gathered to unveil a sign next to the new installation, located across from the original site near Lummus Park.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Hopkins lived in a tower within the Frederick Douglass Houses located about three blocks from where he was killed, police said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The lender’s comments in its latest earnings report comes amid a broader dispute between African lenders and Western credit rating agencies over how African risk is assessed and priced.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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That included double technicals assessed to Charlotte’s Miller and Detroit’s Robinson after Miller landed on Robinson and Robinson shoved him away after Miller’s dunk less than two minutes into the game.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Dunwoody welcomed both a new restaurant and a new tea room, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport was recognized for its food, a local purveyor of sweet treats announced new flavors for the World Cup and more of this week’s happenings from the metro Atlanta food and dining scene.—
Henri Hollis,
AJC.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Michu was recognized as the #1 Smart50 Company The company was recently recognized as the #1 Smart50 Company, a major honor that celebrates the fastest‑growing and most innovative Australian businesses.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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The highway was closed for several hours Saturday night as troopers investigated the crash.—
Riley Moser,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The state police also investigated the allegations against Aaron Hernandez.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Diagnosed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnosed. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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