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 Many people might have Candida auris on themselves right now but are not actually infected and displaying symptoms. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026 Those exhibiting suspicious symptoms had samples taken and sent to a laboratory for analysis, the ministry said on Saturday, adding that the vessel was also decontaminated. — ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026 Initial flu-like symptoms quickly progress to severe skin discoloration and swelling. — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026 More than 60 of those patients were treated at the scene, but the fire department says seven of those people suffered serious symptoms and were taken to area hospitals for treatment. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026 Donors should be in good health with no cold, flu or COVID-19 symptoms, and should eat well and drink fluids prior to donation. — Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026 As the years passed, Kaverman, 36, said her symptoms gradually worsened. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026 Maybe future historians will look back on the pop mega-tours of this moment and see obvious COVID symptoms. — Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026 Symptoms of low ferritin Besides pale skin and dark under-eye circles, other symptoms may signal that someone is lacking iron. — Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026

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Evolutionary biologist Rowan Hooper’s exploration of the many manifestations of symbiotic collaboration.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026
In Salento, each town nestled into a shallow valley or slim rise has its own dialectal name for the almond in its varied manifestations—as tree, as fruit, as orchard.

— Angelica Calabrese, Longreads, 7 July 2026

Definition of manifestations

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The researchers demonstrated the concept using signals whose characteristics changed over time, including handwriting and object movement at different speeds.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Aug. 2026
These characteristics reduce risk and increase confidence that the business will continue performing after the ownership changes hands.

— Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

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