as in characteristic
serving to identify as belonging to an individual or group
a fever's refusal to respond to antibiotics is symptomatic of a viral infection
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Recent Examples of symptomatic
In another notable case, a Las Vegas nurse practitioner was charged in a $906 million Medicare and TRICARE fraud scheme involving billing for medically unnecessary amniotic wound allografts — a crime symptomatic of a viral trend that authorities say has spread across the country.
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Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
But Palencia’s elbow didn’t feel great following his outing and was symptomatic, issues that persisted Tuesday and resulted in the Cubs placing him on the 15-day IL with right elbow inflammation.
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Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
Even so, these dismissals are symptomatic of a system in crisis.
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Rebecca Dunlea,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
Even so, the public health department urged health providers to suspect the virus in symptomatic people who traveled to certain East or Central African nations in the last three weeks.
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Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
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Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
But Palencia’s elbow didn’t feel great following his outing and was symptomatic, issues that persisted Tuesday and resulted in the Cubs placing him on the 15-day IL with right elbow inflammation.
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Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
Even so, these dismissals are symptomatic of a system in crisis.
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Rebecca Dunlea,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
Even so, the public health department urged health providers to suspect the virus in symptomatic people who traveled to certain East or Central African nations in the last three weeks.
—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symptomatic
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In the photos, Blondeau is seen in her characteristic bun adorned with flowers and white cape-overlay gown, holding a calla lily bouquet.
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As radio waves travel across the universe, interstellar gas muddies them, generating a characteristic delay in the signal that depends on frequency.
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Honda's vehicles feature a distinct design language and identity that evolves without deviating from the brand's ethos.
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Each of them hold their own distinct style and personality, with something for everyone, not just in the glass, but in the atmosphere.
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Treatments start at $49, which is a bargain compared to typical pest control treatments that cost nearly three times that amount.
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The rules called for the combatants to square off with just eight paces between them — rather than the 20 or 30 paces typical of the time — and both men hit their targets.
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Tabby coated cats have a distinctive 'M'-shaped mark on their foreheads.
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The restaurants are also rated highly for their traditional chile relleno and for the distinctive fish or shrimp tacos with chipotle sauce and mango pico de gallo.
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“Symptomatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symptomatic. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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