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 Hundreds of students, friends, family and community members gathered for a candlelight vigil at North Side High School on Thursday evening to honor Niño, who died of cancer just a few weeks after being diagnosed. — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Nov. 2026 Defense experts diagnosed Rubio as suffering from paranoid schizophrenia, a determination rejected by prosecution experts. — CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026 Defense experts diagnosed him with paranoid schizophrenia, a finding prosecution experts rejected. — Arkansas Online, 13 Nov. 2026 In 2024, after being diagnosed with Stage IIIC melanoma, Ryzyk had decided to join the study of intismeran at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK). — Time, 12 Nov. 2026 It’s estimated that about 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. — Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2026 Officials said the woman developed respiratory symptoms in mid-October and was diagnosed with influenza A. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026 Why are boys diagnosed around three to four times as often as girls, when the genes associated with autism aren’t confined to either group? — New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2026 China has correctly diagnosed its most pressing economic problems. — Oliver Melton, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2026

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In annual filings, Nvidia has identified competitors including Advanced Micro Devices, or AMD, Intel, Broadcom and cloud services companies like Google, Amazon and Microsoft.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Nov. 2026
The reports identified elevated levels of several types of fungal material associated with water damage.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 13 Nov. 2026

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The beaches here are lined with colorful guesthouses and design-forward boutique stays like Jakes Hotel, a beloved family-run establishment founded by local artist Sally Henzell.

— Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
Led by founding partners Mosaic Miami, Temple Beth Am and the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Miami, the potluck offers a sampling of religious traditions from Christian, Jewish, Muslim and Hindu faith leaders.

— Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 13 Nov. 2026

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Candidates should be evaluated on subject knowledge, instructional skill, and their ability to teach students from different backgrounds.

— Ilya Shapiro, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
Reports should clearly communicate their scope, limitations and material findings so boards, regulators and customers can understand what was evaluated and how much confidence to place in the results.

— Avani Desai, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026

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The 500,000-acre Pisgah National Forest is located about a 140-mile drive northwest from uptown Charlotte.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
Power fuel cells can be built small enough to fit on top of a tractor-trailer, allowing them to be transported and located nearly anywhere.

— John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 10 Nov. 2026

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The test also assessed the missile’s ability to strike targets vertically, as Pyongyang continues to expand its range of weapons systems.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
On the money laundering front, the SNRA identifies the secondary art market as particularly exposed to criminal exploitation, with the threat level also assessed as moderate (level 2).

— Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of assessed

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It's now recognized as one of the first online predator cases in the country leading to child abduction.

— Lauren Linder, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
According to state prosecutors, Young looked at Ring doorbell footage after the first knock from the boys, and his daughter recognized one of them as a former classmate.

— Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 10 Nov. 2026

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