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
Jameela was born by emergency C-section in January 2024 after her mother, Sekani, began showing symptoms of preeclampsia.
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Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2026
Most people who are infected with West Nile virus will not develop symptoms, but those who do may experience a mild form of the illness, which can include fever, headache, body aches, swollen lymph glands or a rash, according to the IDOH.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
The pulses are designed to normalize the nerve messaging from the brain to the stomach to relieve symptoms of nausea and vomiting without side effects.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
There have since been five Ebola cases reported in Uganda, including a Ugandan driver who transported the country’s first victim, a Ugandan healthcare worker who treated the first victim, and a Congolese woman who entered Uganda with symptoms.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
The activity reduces stress, anxiety and depressive symptoms while supporting better sleep.
—Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
Charité | Pia Nitz While quarantined, neither Stafford's wife, Rebekah, nor their four children ever developed symptoms of Ebola, according to Charité.
—Mark Osborne, CBS News, 6 June 2026
Some babies show no symptoms at birth but may develop complications months or years later.
—Dr. Megan Yanny, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
Cust started developing neurological symptoms such as postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) — a disorder that causes a racing heart, dizziness, and near-fainting episodes — that made basic daily tasks nearly impossible.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2026
Most people who are infected with West Nile virus will not develop symptoms, but those who do may experience a mild form of the illness, which can include fever, headache, body aches, swollen lymph glands or a rash, according to the IDOH.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
The pulses are designed to normalize the nerve messaging from the brain to the stomach to relieve symptoms of nausea and vomiting without side effects.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
There have since been five Ebola cases reported in Uganda, including a Ugandan driver who transported the country’s first victim, a Ugandan healthcare worker who treated the first victim, and a Congolese woman who entered Uganda with symptoms.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
The activity reduces stress, anxiety and depressive symptoms while supporting better sleep.
—Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
Charité | Pia Nitz While quarantined, neither Stafford's wife, Rebekah, nor their four children ever developed symptoms of Ebola, according to Charité.
—Mark Osborne, CBS News, 6 June 2026
Some babies show no symptoms at birth but may develop complications months or years later.
—Dr. Megan Yanny, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
Cust started developing neurological symptoms such as postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) — a disorder that causes a racing heart, dizziness, and near-fainting episodes — that made basic daily tasks nearly impossible.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symptoms
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Meanwhile, here are some other Bay Area manifestations of the Miles/Coltrane centennial.—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Murphy won't say, for fear of sharing her manifestations.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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But there are signs of real life going on too, which is always a good thing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Using a gas chromatograph mass spectrometer, for example, the spectral biosignatures of carbon dioxide and methane may overlap, leading to the gasses being confused with each other and signs of life being dismissed or lost.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
1 June 2026
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That creative industry may ultimately become one of LA28's defining characteristics.—
Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Garbett adds other characteristics too.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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“Symptoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symptoms. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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