Thesaurus results for SYMPTOMS,

symptoms

noun

plural of symptom

as in manifestations

something that indicates the presence of something else (such as a disease or problem) A sore throat, a runny nose, and frequent sneezing are some of the symptoms of the common cold. Homelessness is only a symptom of larger problems in our society.

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Recent Examples of symptoms Forty percent of Americans have their daily lives interrupted by uncomfortable bowel symptoms, according to the American Gastroenterological Association. —

Andrea Muraskin, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026 Baking soda and vinegar sprays handle odors and stains without harsh chemicals, which can actually worsen allergy symptoms for some people. —

Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2026 For countless individuals, the heaviest burden isn’t just surviving the symptoms themselves. —

Lucy Jones april 11, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026 During a practice in August 2024, he was hit hard, but never exhibited typical concussion symptoms like vomiting or losing consciousness. —

Kerry Breen, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026 George's symptoms continued to worsen from there. —

Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026 Over time, your mattress collects sweat, dead skin cells and allergens that can disrupt your sleep and trigger allergy symptoms. —

Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026 Unclean bottles can grow bacteria, fungi, and parasites that may cause gastrointestinal symptoms. —

Laura Schober, Health, 10 Apr. 2026 Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Oviedo’s symptoms came on suddenly Wednesday. —

Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026

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Noun

Within the parameters of a game—where non-player characters essentially function as different disguises for, and manifestations of, a single narrative engine—such paranoia might not be unjustified.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026
Behaviors that may be interpreted as noncompliance or a threat can, in reality, be manifestations of profound distress.

— Jim Cook, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026