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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
The novel follows Emma Starling, who returns to her small New Hampshire hometown to be with her father, diagnosed with a rare brain illness that causes hallucinations.
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Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
The group also estimates more than 300,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2026, and more than 36,000 men will die.
—Jerry McCormick, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
The 15-year-old boy, who had been diagnosed with cancer in November, could only think about his father’s safety.
—Susana Erazo, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Arnold said in a May 2025 social media video that he had been diagnosed with advanced-stage clear cell renal carcinoma that had spread to one of his lungs.
—Reuters
wire Service, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
In May, Arnold revealed that he had been diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 7 Feb. 2026
In May of 2025, Arnold revealed in a social media video that he had been diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 7 Feb. 2026
The Department of Homeland Security said two detainees were diagnosed with the disease on Saturday, the same day a 5-year-old boy and his father — whose detention sparked widespread alarm last month — were released from the facility.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Abbey, then 10, was diagnosed with a brain tumour in June 2023.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
The group also estimates more than 300,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2026, and more than 36,000 men will die.
—Jerry McCormick, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
The 15-year-old boy, who had been diagnosed with cancer in November, could only think about his father’s safety.
—Susana Erazo, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Arnold said in a May 2025 social media video that he had been diagnosed with advanced-stage clear cell renal carcinoma that had spread to one of his lungs.
—Reuters
wire Service, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
In May, Arnold revealed that he had been diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 7 Feb. 2026
In May of 2025, Arnold revealed in a social media video that he had been diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 7 Feb. 2026
The Department of Homeland Security said two detainees were diagnosed with the disease on Saturday, the same day a 5-year-old boy and his father — whose detention sparked widespread alarm last month — were released from the facility.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Abbey, then 10, was diagnosed with a brain tumour in June 2023.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnosed
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The shooter was identified as 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar, who had a long history mental health issues and interactions with the police, McDonald said at a news conference on Wednesday.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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McDonald said a clear motive was not identified, nor was a specific target.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile the National Citizen Party (NCP), a political party founded by students following the uprising, has struggled to meaningfully muscle its way into Bangladesh’s fractious and often violent political scene.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Who founded Black History Month?—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Marlins make a reasonable point in explaining that signing a veteran bat would have taken opportunities away from their young players, who need to be evaluated.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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For more details about how companies are evaluated, see our full tax relief methodology.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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In addition, about 100 Palestinian security officers located in Egypt when the war broke out received security training there, according to a European diplomat who did not have permission to brief the media and spoke on condition of anonymity.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
13 Feb. 2026
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Since 2020, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation has invested $41 million into the ThriveOn King building, grants to neighborhood nonprofits and small business loans to entrepreneurs located in the corridor, according to Jeremy Podolski, a spokesperson for the foundation.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Across nearly 5,400 textile and apparel facilities assessed, 35 percent reported a gender pay gap, with men earning more than women for the same or comparable work.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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One metric is the percentage of lean muscle in your body, assessed by body composition tests such as DEXA scans.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
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The names dotting Laguna Beach’s starting lineup Friday weren’t as familiar as last season but their skill and understanding of movement leaped from the pool to be recognized.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
7 Feb. 2026
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He has been featured in the news and gets recognized by people in the business.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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If your complaint is regarding quality of service, it may be investigated and assigned to a supervisor.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Manhattan district attorney's office subsequently investigated, but no charges were filed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Diagnosed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnosed. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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