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to find out or establish the identity of
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Recent Examples of diagnosed
He was diagnosed with stage-four pancreatic cancer in December.
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CBS News, 31 May 2026
Debby Orcutt, 71, was diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer in April 2024.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 31 May 2026
Hulst diagnosed with brain tumor Serna, a shoe designer for Etonic, was on a trip to the company’s factory in Taiwan in February 1991 when a former UCI teammate reached out with bad news.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Hernández was diagnosed with a grade 1 strain, Roberts said, a less severe injury than expected.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
She was also diagnosed with mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), which causes allergic-type reactions to foods and environmental triggers.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
His father, Tom, who was a tennis coach in Pacific Beach, San Diego, where Svajda grew up, was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer in October 2024.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 30 May 2026
While he was diagnosed with retrograde amnesia, which causes someone to lose memories before an event such as a brain injury, trauma or illness, Shannon’s husband, Eric Evangelista, began to question his diagnosis.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Investigators analyzed records from 12,112 patients diagnosed with stage 1 through stage 3 cancers.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 23 May 2026
CBS News, 31 May 2026
Debby Orcutt, 71, was diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer in April 2024.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 31 May 2026
Hulst diagnosed with brain tumor Serna, a shoe designer for Etonic, was on a trip to the company’s factory in Taiwan in February 1991 when a former UCI teammate reached out with bad news.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Hernández was diagnosed with a grade 1 strain, Roberts said, a less severe injury than expected.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
She was also diagnosed with mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), which causes allergic-type reactions to foods and environmental triggers.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
His father, Tom, who was a tennis coach in Pacific Beach, San Diego, where Svajda grew up, was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer in October 2024.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 30 May 2026
While he was diagnosed with retrograde amnesia, which causes someone to lose memories before an event such as a brain injury, trauma or illness, Shannon’s husband, Eric Evangelista, began to question his diagnosis.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Investigators analyzed records from 12,112 patients diagnosed with stage 1 through stage 3 cancers.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnosed
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The California Highway Patrol said investigators have identified the suspect as 60-year-old Robert Bell of Stockton.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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The Louisa County Sheriff's Office confirmed that the victim was found dead at the business and identified the victim as a resident of rural Wapello, a small city about 24 miles south of Muscatine.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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The backstory The property opened in March 2015 as the first hotel of the 1 Hotels brand founded by Barry Sternlight, and resides in the former Gansevoort Hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The Tea Party, that movement of grass-roots right-wing anger that evolved into MAGA, was founded the same year.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 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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What sometimes isn’t recognized is Romero’s ability to swing a bat.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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With Emily’s help translating, Tedo took us through the steps of making wine in qvevri, a process recognized by UNESCO for its cultural heritage.—
Lori Rackl,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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The case is being investigated by Berkeley Police Department’s homicide unit detectives, along with the Alameda County Coroner’s Office.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
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But the New Glenn is supposed to launch the Blue Moon into space, and the rocket is now grounded as the cause of the explosion is investigated.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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