symptoms

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 Lewy body dementia symptoms tend to start with rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder, such as screaming or kicking during sleep. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026 In the early stages, the condition often has no symptoms and can quietly progress. — Fresenius Kidney Care, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026 Papps said the bigger concern is relying on seeds to mask symptoms of an underlying condition instead of seeking care. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026 Take over the counter pain relievers to reduce the symptoms of the injury. — Julia Hawkins, Idaho Statesman, 30 Oct. 2026 People with chronic hepatitis B may have no symptoms and may not know they are infected, allowing the virus to spread unknowingly within families and communities. — Katrine L. Wallace, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 2026 But preliminary data collected by other researchers suggests that the link between chatbots and poorer mental health symptoms in young people might go both ways, says Maheux. — Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 30 Oct. 2026 Researchers estimated that former NFL players with clear cognitive symptoms were roughly five times more likely to donate their brains than those without such symptoms. — Ryan Morik Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026 Taking oral iron supplements can alleviate symptoms in weeks or months. — Amanda Schupak, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
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Noun
  • Rachel Ojuromi had been in Paris for a week when one of her oldest manifestations started to become real life.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Compared with the political circus in Washington and the malaise in the rest of America, such surface-level manifestations of China’s wealth and power often lead to sweeping conclusions about relative national trajectories.
    — Carl Minzner, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026
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  • Clever touches—in-room iMacs; a choice of colors from the bedside light; two do not disturb signs, one of a person sleeping, the other clearly suggesting that the couple inside are not—make your stay memorable, as do the eager-to-please staff.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Aston got access to the dominant F1 team’s engineering genius; RBR got to put an actual automaker’s name on its signs.
    — Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2026
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  • Researchers examined material imperfections and electrical characteristics that can introduce parasitic effects.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Galland embellished his ghouls with new characteristics not found in the original Arabic, chiefly the macabre practice of digging up graves to feast on human flesh.
    — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026

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“Symptoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symptoms. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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