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Recent Examples of symptomatic For chronic diseases like diabetes or hypertension, the initial stages of those diseases are typically not very symptomatic. Erin Brodwin, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025 Two of the contacts are already symptomatic and have been admitted to an isolation hospital ward, an American official in Uganda said in the meeting. Abdi Latif Dahir, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2025 These declines are symptomatic of a broader market sell-off triggered by President Trump’s tariff announcements. Trefis Team, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025 To some, the skirmish was symptomatic of deteriorating standards of Washington decorum. Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for symptomatic
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Adjective
  • Still, diving is so integral to Jeju’s population that the shortening of words characteristic of the Jeju language is attributed to the need for divers to communicate quickly, according to the new study.
    Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 7 May 2025
  • This is characteristic of the species, researchers said.
    Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 5 May 2025
Adjective
  • Multiple myeloma is a blood cancer that ravages bone, leaving distinctive holes in its wake.
    David Armstrong, ProPublica, 8 May 2025
  • Bottled at 93 proof, Lucky 13 undergoes proofing with Widow Jane’s famous limestone water from Rosendale Mines, giving it a distinctive mineral complexity.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Adjective
  • One of the most effective ways to do this is by specializing in client segments with distinct financial needs, values, and life experiences.
    Jason Katz, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
  • Its distinct big band sound and rhythms attracted both young and old on Friday night including Haitian konpa fans pushing walkers.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 17 May 2025
Adjective
  • Social Security payments are set to go out May 14 – a few days later than is typical.
    Mike Snider, USA Today, 15 May 2025
  • Dawson's Creek was also known for covering heavy issues like mental health, death and homophobia among typical teenage fare like prom dates, new friends and first love.
    Benjamin VanHoose, People.com, 14 May 2025

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“Symptomatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symptomatic. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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