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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
Last year, the president was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a benign condition that causes swelling in his lower legs and one that the White House doctor noted is common in people over 70.
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Zac Anderson, USA Today, 7 June 2026
In the early 1990s, Kludt’s 15-year-old son and Baker’s godson, Jon Kludt, was diagnosed with leukemia.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 7 June 2026
Dane — with whom Gayheart welcomed Georgia and elder daughter Billie, 16 — revealed that he had been diagnosed with ALS in a statement to PEOPLE in April 2025.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
But RevMed’s drug is expected to be practice-changing, meaning people newly diagnosed with pancreatic cancer are likely to be offered it, too.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
Bean died the next year, at 60, 11 months after being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Mette-Marit, 52, was diagnosed in 2018 with pulmonary fibrosis, a progressive disease that damages and scars lung tissue.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
One study found people newly diagnosed with cancer were more likely to switch from Medicare Advantage to Traditional Medicare than similar people without cancer.
—Eve Cunningham, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
But Spier also knows that his wealth can help make a difference in the lives of others diagnosed with glioblastomas.
—Brad Quick, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Zac Anderson, USA Today, 7 June 2026
In the early 1990s, Kludt’s 15-year-old son and Baker’s godson, Jon Kludt, was diagnosed with leukemia.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 7 June 2026
Dane — with whom Gayheart welcomed Georgia and elder daughter Billie, 16 — revealed that he had been diagnosed with ALS in a statement to PEOPLE in April 2025.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
But RevMed’s drug is expected to be practice-changing, meaning people newly diagnosed with pancreatic cancer are likely to be offered it, too.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
Bean died the next year, at 60, 11 months after being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Mette-Marit, 52, was diagnosed in 2018 with pulmonary fibrosis, a progressive disease that damages and scars lung tissue.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
One study found people newly diagnosed with cancer were more likely to switch from Medicare Advantage to Traditional Medicare than similar people without cancer.
—Eve Cunningham, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
But Spier also knows that his wealth can help make a difference in the lives of others diagnosed with glioblastomas.
—Brad Quick, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnosed
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The insect can be identified by its flat triangular head, large eyes and clear wings.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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As each flaw and error in the early development of vaccines became clear, researchers and practitioners responded, fixing problems as they were identified.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Verdigreen, founded by Azie and Travis Shelhorse, specializes in revamping historic inns, with three sister properties in Savannah (the Gastonian, Eliza Thompson House, and Kehoe House) as well as the Hudson Valley and New Hampshire.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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According to Solomon Dersso, founding director of the pan-African policy think tank Amani Africa, the US pursuit of its own strategic interests is nothing new.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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During this type of evaluation, customers are typically asked to fill out an intake form and answer a medical history questionnaire before they are evaluated for a prescription.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Data centers should be evaluated carefully on a case-by-case basis.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Such plants are predominantly located in communities of color, with an average of 77% of the residents within a mile identifying as such, according to census data.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Since then, five of the remaining seven have been located, with one rescued from the chamber Friday night.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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So even if the issue with the rocket can be quickly assessed and fixed, the company still might not have a pad from which to launch.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Caldwell was assessed by deputies, who put water on his neck.—
Caroline Zimmerman
May 29,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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Visible from outer space, it is recognized as the largest living structure on Earth.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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One of Powell's relatives recognized him from screenshots of the surveillance video and turned him in.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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The Senate Ethics Committee also investigated allegations that Packwood solicited jobs from lobbyists for his ex-wife, used his staff to try to threaten the female accusers into keeping quiet and obstructed the investigation by altering his personal diaries.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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That shooting is now being investigated as a homicide, police said.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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“Diagnosed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnosed. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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