Synonyms of 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.

Related Words

• manifestations
• signs
• characteristics
• features
• indications
• traits
• clues
• cues
• properties
• hallmarks
• suggestions
• qualities
• intimations
• diagnostics
• hints
• signals
• inklings
• marks
• evidences
• leads
• tokens
• overtones
• glimpses
• keys
• pointers
• scents
• winds
• telltales
• mentions
• breaths
• denotations
• guideposts
• whiffs
• glimmers
• flickers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of symptoms

The usual symptoms include high fever, headache, stiffness and an overall feeling that resembles the flu. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026

Turnover rates are often symptoms of larger structural challenges, some of which are inherent to trade work, the State of Skilled Trades report found. — Itzel Franco, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

According to the Mayo Clinic, the disease is fatal, with patients experiencing a life expectancy of two to five years once symptoms start. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026

Those with heat stroke symptoms, including dizziness, confusion or becoming unconscious, are advised to call 911. — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026

If your doctor decides that you could have been exposed to rabies, treatment may include a series of rabies vaccination shots, which will prevent rabies symptoms, illness and death. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

In many cases, insects live symbiotically with these bacteria and experience no symptoms or adverse effects from the microbe’s presence. — New Atlas, 1 Oct. 2026

But a week later, after Evelyn came home from the hospital, on June 10, Kokernak experienced the same symptoms. — Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026

As physicians, we are trained to look beyond today’s symptoms and focus on long-term health. — Disha Narang, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026