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 The condition is under-recognized and under-diagnosed in part because its symptoms can overlap with those of Alzheimer’s. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026 Younger women are being diagnosed with breast cancer at increasing rates, and are more likely to have aggressive forms of the disease. — Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 29 Oct. 2026 She had been diagnosed with terminal cancer, and also battled the degenerative disease, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, since 2014. — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026 But its connection to football became public when beloved players like Junior Seau, Mike Webster, Frank Gifford and others were diagnosed with CTE after their deaths. — Ryan Morik Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026 Arizona officials confirmed the state's first case of an animal diagnosed with New World screwworm (NWS). — ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026 Dench was first diagnosed in 2012 with macular degeneration, a retinal disease that erodes one’s central vision and is a leading cause of vision loss and blindness in people over 65. — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026 But about 18 months after Jaxson was diagnosed, the family started to shift their perspective. — Ciara McCarthy 22, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026 Knight has not publicly disclosed that she has been diagnosed with any medical conditions. — Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026

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No mechanical failure, operational error, or other contributing factor has been identified.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
As of this month, 50 people identified on the list still work for the government, the Post found, by reviewing LinkedIn profiles, federal employment data and social media.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of identified

Verb

The company was founded by Kush Agarwal and Arvin Singh, who have backgrounds in aerospace engineering and aircraft development at the University of California, Los Angeles.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
Jacob Bickelhaupt co-founded the now-shuttered Konro restaurant in West Palm Beach, where his ex-wife was a partner.

— Zoey Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of found

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The council evaluated four competing proposals solicited after the city issued a contract termination notice to trash hauler Republic Services in September.

— Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Myles Price, who returned the opening kickoff 46 yards and leads the league in punt return average, was evaluated for a concussion in the first quarter but did not miss any time.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of evaluated

Verb

At least 375 children under age 18 in Jacksonville have been hospitalized for firearm injuries since 2018 and at least 150 from ZIP codes 32206, 32208, and 32209 — where Brown’s Dump is located.

— Yona Gavino, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026
Later in the day, a California Highway Patrol helicopter located a deceased climber on that route, but a storm system soon moved into the area, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of located

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Trainers quickly made a circle around him and assessed the situation following the brutal injury, which below is quite graphic to look at as a fair warning.

— Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
And what should that tell you about evaluating your cardiovascular health and making sure that symptoms are getting assessed and treated if needed.

— Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of assessed

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Electricity has been Fazio’s signature issue in the campaign, and he is recognized as one of the legislature’s leading authorities on the issue as the ranking senator on the energy and technology committee.

— Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026
Since 2021, the Gotham Awards has recognized performers in gender-neutral categories.

— Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2026

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