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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
Goenka said the model could someday be useful for people who already have risk factors for the disease — such as a family history or diabetes — but don’t have any symptoms.
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Aria Bendix, NBC news, 2 May 2026
This disease favors cool, moist conditions and can infect plants at temperatures as low as 40 degrees, though symptoms may appear later.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
The California Poison Control System also notes that rattlesnakes are venomous and their bites can be dangerous or even life-threatening, with symptoms potentially developing within minutes or hours.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
As the weeks passed, his symptoms escalated.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 2 May 2026
The politics and policies around immigration, Israel, and targeting the rich are symptoms of the illness.
—Andrew Cuomo, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
However, two recent randomized clinical trials found that the drug improved agitation symptoms in patients with dementia and Alzheimer's disease based on caregiver reports and survey data, and helped delay relapse compared to a placebo.
—Dr. Jennifer Miao, ABC News, 1 May 2026
Obesity can also raise the risk of developing asthma and worsen symptoms and flare-up frequency in people who already have the condition.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 1 May 2026
Far too often, symptoms such as fatigue, swelling, shortness of breath, and nerve pain are misdiagnosed or dismissed.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Aria Bendix, NBC news, 2 May 2026
This disease favors cool, moist conditions and can infect plants at temperatures as low as 40 degrees, though symptoms may appear later.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
The California Poison Control System also notes that rattlesnakes are venomous and their bites can be dangerous or even life-threatening, with symptoms potentially developing within minutes or hours.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
As the weeks passed, his symptoms escalated.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 2 May 2026
The politics and policies around immigration, Israel, and targeting the rich are symptoms of the illness.
—Andrew Cuomo, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
However, two recent randomized clinical trials found that the drug improved agitation symptoms in patients with dementia and Alzheimer's disease based on caregiver reports and survey data, and helped delay relapse compared to a placebo.
—Dr. Jennifer Miao, ABC News, 1 May 2026
Obesity can also raise the risk of developing asthma and worsen symptoms and flare-up frequency in people who already have the condition.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 1 May 2026
Far too often, symptoms such as fatigue, swelling, shortness of breath, and nerve pain are misdiagnosed or dismissed.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symptoms
Noun
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This entry further defines community radio and then discusses its origins and its manifestations throughout the world.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
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These multiple manifestations of the same background body can take circular arrangements, or Einstein Rings, and can also appear as rarer Einstein Crosses.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There were signs of rodent entry in some structures on the couple’s property.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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There have been signs of progress in recent games.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
Noun
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Different microclimates from mountain pastures to valley farms influence the milk’s characteristics.—
Antonia Mortensen,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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Analyze the traits shared by successful long shots in past Derbies, and identify horses carrying those characteristics in 2026.—
Peter Keating,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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“Symptoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symptoms. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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