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
Derived from a Central African shrub, the drug's ability to reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings were uncovered by accident, when Howard Lotsof, a 19-year old addicted to heroin, tried ibogaine out of curiosity in 1962.
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Gavin Escott,
USA Today,
6 July 2026
Common symptoms include headache, dizziness, memory problems, and balance difficulties.
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Dr. Tal Patalon,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
Donors should be in good health with no cold, flu or COVID-19 symptoms and should bring a photo ID.
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Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
5 July 2026
If symptoms persist or worsen seek immediate medical attention.
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Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
5 July 2026
Instead of making antibodies, the cancer cells make proteins that don't work and cause symptoms like bone pain.
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Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
4 July 2026
The additional symptoms vary in each virus, and the transmission method differs.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
4 July 2026
While most people who get infected with WNV have no symptoms, one in 150 may develop more serious illnesses like brain inflammation, paralysis or death.
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Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
These feelings can also present with physical symptoms such as muscle tension or stomach pain.
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Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
27 June 2026
Gavin Escott,
USA Today,
6 July 2026
Common symptoms include headache, dizziness, memory problems, and balance difficulties.
—
Dr. Tal Patalon,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
Donors should be in good health with no cold, flu or COVID-19 symptoms and should bring a photo ID.
—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
5 July 2026
If symptoms persist or worsen seek immediate medical attention.
—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
5 July 2026
Instead of making antibodies, the cancer cells make proteins that don't work and cause symptoms like bone pain.
—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
4 July 2026
The additional symptoms vary in each virus, and the transmission method differs.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
4 July 2026
While most people who get infected with WNV have no symptoms, one in 150 may develop more serious illnesses like brain inflammation, paralysis or death.
—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
These feelings can also present with physical symptoms such as muscle tension or stomach pain.
—
Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symptoms
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The persistence of these misconceptions matters because clinicians and the public alike may expect Ebola to look dramatic from the outset, when in reality its early manifestations often resemble many other common infectious diseases.
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The Cane Ridge Revival would become an epochal moment in American religious history, one of the most visible manifestations of what historians would later refer to as the Second Great Awakening.
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Photos of wallets, textiles, sports equipment, photos, jewelry, signs, flags, quilts, stuffies, toys and camp trunks filled the page as strangers banded together in the comments sections, tagging potential rightful owners or friends with any leads.
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What are the signs that game fatigue may be something more serious?
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Due to her limited knowledge of the lore, there were characteristics that guided her transformation.
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Three months later, the Supreme Court voted to allow immigration agents to stop people based on racial or ethnic characteristics while still-ongoing litigation against it proceeded.
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“Symptoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symptoms. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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