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 mom of one added that her symptoms became increasingly severe over the next two years. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026

Maybe future historians will look back on the pop mega-tours of this moment and see obvious COVID symptoms. — Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026

Again in a system that cannot see the work and occasionally penalizes its symptoms. — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

That's partly due to the lag time between exposure and the appearance of symptoms, and the complexity of tracing this particular parasite. — Kate Wells, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026

Symptoms of low ferritin Besides pale skin and dark under-eye circles, other symptoms may signal that someone is lacking iron. — Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Such symptoms can range from mild itching or hives to more serious allergic reactions in rare cases. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 July 2026

Clancy’s doctors took her on and off medications to treat the depression, which her attorney has said worsened her symptoms. — Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

The solutions being proposed and inane rhetoric from people such as Johnson are just massaging the symptoms rather than dealing with the real problems. — Ronald J. Allen, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026