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
My symptoms turned out to be the stomach flu.
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Josh Rivera, USA Today, 21 June 2026
The last day to monitor for symptoms is July 2.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
This only treats the symptoms, however.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 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, 20 June 2026
Both patients presented with symptoms similar to Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, a life-threatening disease not normally contracted in California.
—Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 20 June 2026
Enlarged prostate Similarly, current labels on therapies generally warn that testosterone therapy may worsen symptoms of benign enlarged prostate.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 20 June 2026
Despite the severity of his condition, Gillette had had no symptoms until his vision doubled.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 20 June 2026
The luteal phase, days 15 through 28, is dominated by progesterone, with appetite climbing, energy dropping and PMS symptoms peaking.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026
Josh Rivera, USA Today, 21 June 2026
The last day to monitor for symptoms is July 2.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
This only treats the symptoms, however.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 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, 20 June 2026
Both patients presented with symptoms similar to Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, a life-threatening disease not normally contracted in California.
—Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 20 June 2026
Enlarged prostate Similarly, current labels on therapies generally warn that testosterone therapy may worsen symptoms of benign enlarged prostate.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 20 June 2026
Despite the severity of his condition, Gillette had had no symptoms until his vision doubled.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 20 June 2026
The luteal phase, days 15 through 28, is dominated by progesterone, with appetite climbing, energy dropping and PMS symptoms peaking.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symptoms
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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.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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Meanwhile, here are some other Bay Area manifestations of the Miles/Coltrane centennial.—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
Noun
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The brand continues to grow, opening a Lisbon hotel in 2022, and its popularity shows no signs of waning.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Salah turned 34 today, with several fans bringing signs to the stadium in his honor.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
Noun
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According to the researchers, characteristics that reliably convey useful information can become increasingly important if other species benefit from responding to them.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
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That debate has sharpened after the Fifth Circuit’s decision in Sirius Solutions, which rejected the IRS’s emphasis on a taxpayer’s active participation and instead focused on the statute and the legal characteristics of limited partner status, including liability protection.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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“Symptoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symptoms. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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