Thesaurus results for 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.

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Recent Examples of symptoms The most common adverse events were falls and muscle weakness, which overlap with ALS symptoms. —

Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026 Other symptoms include difficulty breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension, and constipation. —

Saleen Martin, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026 When muscular coordination, breathing mechanics and mobility improve together, the compensations driving your symptoms can begin to resolve. —

Dana Santas, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026 Inspectors found that a detainee showing symptoms of TB was not isolated, posing a potential risk to others. —

Laura Romero, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026 Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Oviedo’s symptoms came on suddenly Wednesday. —

Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026 The increase in cases and aggressive diagnoses means young people should be especially aware of potential symptoms, Kamal said. —

Kerry Breen, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026 These indicators can include cold and flu-like symptoms, a red rash or white spots inside the mouth. —

Katie Silver, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026 Worrisome symptoms that warrant a call to a doctor include dizziness, ongoing diarrhea with a fever over 102 degrees and an inability to keep liquids down without vomiting. —

Erika Edwards, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026

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Noun

Rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities.

— Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Its early manifestations frequently surface in other clinics.

— Sarah Berg, STAT, 26 Mar. 2026