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 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 In amphibians, chytridiomycosis causes a wide variety of symptoms including skin damage, red skin, convulsions, and eventually leads to heart failure. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2026 Rabies is a viral disease that is nearly 100% fatal but is preventable when PEP is given appropriately before symptoms start, according to the CDC. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026 Identifying the underlying cause of dry eyes can help determine the most appropriate treatment and ways to manage symptoms. — Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2026 The viral disease causes a blotchy rash and flulike symptoms but can develop into severe, life-threatening illnesses, such as pneumonia and brain swelling. — Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 18 Sep. 2026 Then Robinson would need to participate in a practice without contact, then one with contact without experiencing symptoms to gain clearance for game day. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026 New York manager Andy Green said a CT scan was negative and Young had concussion symptoms. — CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
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Noun
  • The 1905 law explicitly mentions religious ceremonies, processions and other outdoor manifestations as subject to the ordinary rules governing public order.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Sports are in the midst of a global makeover from narrow manifestations of tribal interest to mainstays of the monoculture.
    — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • In years past, department statistics showed at least a third of all police shootings involved someone with obvious signs of emotional distress.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Presuming Ausar signs, Miami will have 21 players under contract, the most a team can carry during training camp.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Their experiments examined several characteristics associated with genuine antiferroelectric behavior.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
  • According to the company, the five-minute flight allowed an initial evaluation of handling qualities, aerodynamic characteristics, and system performance, gathering data to guide the next testing phases.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026

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“Symptoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symptoms. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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