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
Exposure to the nuts can trigger a severe allergic reaction known as anaphylactic shock, which can cause serious, life-threatening symptoms like difficulty breathing, according to Mayo Clinic.
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Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
The condition presents differently in each individual, but common symptoms include fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, cognitive difficulties, skin rashes, and diarrhea, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
For midlife patients, that often means managing menopause symptoms, bone loss and metabolic changes brought on by hormone therapy.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 21 Oct. 2025
Certain treatments have been proven to help keep symptoms at bay.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
The most common symptoms of flu include fever, headache, cough, sore throat and muscle aches.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
With its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and other soothing properties, it's also used to reduce symptoms of cold, sore throat, and stomach discomfort.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 21 Oct. 2025
While most medications treat only the symptoms, researchers from the Department of Bioscience and Engineering at Shibaura Institute of Technology in Japan set out to determine whether a new approach could replace the lost cells.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said the person who contracted bird flu had mild symptoms, was treated with antivirals and is now recovering at home.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
The condition presents differently in each individual, but common symptoms include fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, cognitive difficulties, skin rashes, and diarrhea, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
For midlife patients, that often means managing menopause symptoms, bone loss and metabolic changes brought on by hormone therapy.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 21 Oct. 2025
Certain treatments have been proven to help keep symptoms at bay.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
The most common symptoms of flu include fever, headache, cough, sore throat and muscle aches.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
With its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and other soothing properties, it's also used to reduce symptoms of cold, sore throat, and stomach discomfort.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 21 Oct. 2025
While most medications treat only the symptoms, researchers from the Department of Bioscience and Engineering at Shibaura Institute of Technology in Japan set out to determine whether a new approach could replace the lost cells.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said the person who contracted bird flu had mild symptoms, was treated with antivirals and is now recovering at home.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symptoms
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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.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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His manifestations for his sisters came to fruition.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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Stephens said there were signs of a struggle, and Thomas' body had been dragged about 180 feet into the woods.—
Bill Bowden,
Arkansas Online,
24 Oct. 2025
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Earlier images of the Sichuan showed the catapult covers removed and a radar array installed, signs that the vessel was nearing sea trial readiness.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Oct. 2025
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As America’s capital of both wine production and pleasant weather, California has any number of towns that capture this experience, each with distinguishing characteristics that suit different types of travelers.—
Justin Goldman,
AFAR Media,
24 Oct. 2025
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Sadly, the Volvo EX30 missed its moment to be great, but retains some appealing characteristics.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Symptoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symptoms. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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