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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
There was a pause in the action in the fourth inning when plate umpire Brian O’Nora exited with concussion-like symptoms after getting hit by a foul ball.
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Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2026
But these problems are symptoms of a lack of housing and services, not evidence that policing is the right response.
—Shianne Leclaire, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
The respiratory disease can cause severe symptoms and sometimes become deadly.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 16 May 2026
This can lead to symptoms like headaches, confusion, nausea and in severe cases, seizures.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 May 2026
All are being monitored for symptoms.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 16 May 2026
Schizoaffective disorder is a mental health condition that is marked by a mix of schizophrenia symptoms, such as hallucinations and delusions, and mood disorder symptoms, such as depression, mania and a milder form of mania called hypomania, per the Mayo Clinic.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
And while a musty smell or unexplained allergy symptoms might tip you off that something’s wrong, tracking that odor to its source is another challenge entirely.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 9 May 2026
Officials said that the seven passengers who are back stateside have been monitored while at their homes and have at no point exhibited any symptoms related to the virus.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 9 May 2026
Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2026
But these problems are symptoms of a lack of housing and services, not evidence that policing is the right response.
—Shianne Leclaire, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
The respiratory disease can cause severe symptoms and sometimes become deadly.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 16 May 2026
This can lead to symptoms like headaches, confusion, nausea and in severe cases, seizures.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 May 2026
All are being monitored for symptoms.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 16 May 2026
Schizoaffective disorder is a mental health condition that is marked by a mix of schizophrenia symptoms, such as hallucinations and delusions, and mood disorder symptoms, such as depression, mania and a milder form of mania called hypomania, per the Mayo Clinic.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
And while a musty smell or unexplained allergy symptoms might tip you off that something’s wrong, tracking that odor to its source is another challenge entirely.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 9 May 2026
Officials said that the seven passengers who are back stateside have been monitored while at their homes and have at no point exhibited any symptoms related to the virus.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symptoms
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Examples include his pioneering insights on the dispersal of seeds, his anticipation of Charles Darwin’s theory of natural selection and his study of the seasonal manifestations of natural phenomena, such as plants’ flowering times and bird migrations.—
Robert M. Thorson,
The Conversation,
8 May 2026
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This entry further defines community radio and then discusses its origins and its manifestations throughout the world.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
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But there are clear signs that Miller has not backed away from his own views on immigration—including on H-2B visas.—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
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And that’s evident in so many facets in museums on Route 66, in neon signs and galleries, on menus that have been there, operating for decades and decades.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 May 2026
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Jean-Claude Manuguerra, who heads Pasteur's Environment and Infectious Risk unit, said the remaining variation appeared to reflect natural viral variation and did not seem to affect the characteristics of the virus detected among travelers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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Flock Safety's license plate reader technology captures vehicle information, including license plates and vehicle characteristics such as make, model and color on the property.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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“Symptoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symptoms. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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