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 doctor's group, known as ACOG, recommends hormone replacement therapy alongside certain antidepressants, nonhormonal medicines, and other treatments to address symptoms like hot flashes, insomnia and mood swings. — Shannon Firth, NPR, 16 Oct. 2026

In those who do have symptoms, however, the most common are related to the lungs, including a persistent cough, shortness of breath or coughing up blood. — Angelica Stabile , Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Other symptoms include mild dementia that involves short-term memory loss, a lack of interest in daily activities and difficulty completing routine tasks. — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Patients who abruptly discontinued their antidepressants often suffered withdrawal symptoms. — Marcela Gottschald, STAT, 16 Oct. 2026

In some cases, symptoms can resolve with time; in others, there may be permanent neurological damage or death. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026

Its symptoms can be more widespread—the whole calf or ankle might become swollen and painful, Moll says. — Angela Haupt, Time, 16 Oct. 2026

Women in the other group received education about mental health, strategies for managing depression symptoms and referrals to mental health support services, such as therapy, in the community. — Catherine Demers, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026

The participants with high-fever symptoms also tended to have greater gut inflammation than their peers. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 9 Oct. 2026