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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
Early symptoms may also go away within a day, but serious to fatal liver damage can still develop within two to three days.
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Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
Early symptoms may also go away within a day, but serious to fatal liver damage can still develop within 2 to 3 days.
—CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
The Swiss team skipped the opening ceremony, and spent Friday night in isolation after one player showed symptoms of the norovirus.
—John Wawrow, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2026
Once his symptoms presented, my son struggled to do school or keep friends or jobs.
—Coley Gallagher, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Aside from the telltale rash, measles symptoms can include high fever, cough and red, watery eyes.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
That night, four players developed symptoms of norovirus.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
In California, a pet bitten by a potential rabies carrier, such as the wild coyote that attacked Kyle, must complete a 6-month isolation period to monitor for rabies symptoms during the disease's incubation period.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, clinicians look for symptoms of angina (intense chest pain) and dyspnea, which refers to breathing difficulties.
—Outside, 31 Jan. 2026
Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
Early symptoms may also go away within a day, but serious to fatal liver damage can still develop within 2 to 3 days.
—CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
The Swiss team skipped the opening ceremony, and spent Friday night in isolation after one player showed symptoms of the norovirus.
—John Wawrow, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2026
Once his symptoms presented, my son struggled to do school or keep friends or jobs.
—Coley Gallagher, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Aside from the telltale rash, measles symptoms can include high fever, cough and red, watery eyes.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
That night, four players developed symptoms of norovirus.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
In California, a pet bitten by a potential rabies carrier, such as the wild coyote that attacked Kyle, must complete a 6-month isolation period to monitor for rabies symptoms during the disease's incubation period.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, clinicians look for symptoms of angina (intense chest pain) and dyspnea, which refers to breathing difficulties.
—Outside, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symptoms
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But on Monday, the French pharma firm reported that clinical trial results showed its experimental oral drug venglustat improved the neurological manifestations of what’s known as type 3 Gaucher disease, which can include poor muscle coordination and cognitive issues.—
Andrew Joseph,
STAT,
2 Feb. 2026
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These sorcerers combat monstrous manifestations of negative human emotion, known as Curses, using a parallel energy source called Cursed Energy.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Members hold signs at busy traffic intersections and highway overpasses during morning and afternoon rush hours.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Catherine O'Hara's cause of death, explained Someone experiencing a PE might not present any symptoms; common signs include shortness of breath, chest discomfort, raised heart rate and unusually low blood pressure.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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The characteristics and size of the small starch clumps could constitute a choking hazard, said Mondelez Global, which owns the brand, particularly in young children and the elderly.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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And each category has different characteristics, so part of the process is to consider how an individual pick fits into its style overall.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Symptoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symptoms. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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