symptoms

plural of symptom
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 Patterson, who turns 27 on Tuesday, has experience at guard and center, and the 49ers needed a backup at both spots considering Toth’s lingering concussion symptoms. Matt Barrows, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026 CoreCivic medical records reviewed by The Star show that within days of allegedly losing access to her hormone medication, Bartko made her symptoms known to medical staff. Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026 Consuming solanine in meaningful quantities can cause digestive issues, and in larger amounts, more severe symptoms. Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 29 Aug. 2026 Naik said persistent symptoms in any of those categories deserve professional attention. Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026 What to know about the rabies virus Though human cases of rabies in the United States are rare, the disease can be deadly if people don’t receive treatment before symptoms begin. Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026 The advisory follows glutathione’s use in the Altadena and Spokane wildfires and recalls at two pharmacies, where usage was linked to fevers, chills, severe headaches and other symptoms. Martha Bellisle, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026 So, when the next challenge arises, managers can move past superficial symptoms and identify the underlying organizational roadblocks. Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Teens with a higher rate of screen time use outside of school work are more likely to experience symptoms of depression and anxiety, among other negative effects, according to the CDC. Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026
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Noun
  • The exhibit, which professes to illustrate storytelling through art in its earliest manifestations, is a jarring introduction to a museum that houses 1,300 original works.
    Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Each playing manifestations of those possibilities are Gabriel Basso, Aaron Pierre and Patrick Schwarzenegger.
    Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The Habitable Worlds Observatory would be the first designed to photograph Earth-like planets — and even search for chemical signs of life within the atmospheres of those planets.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
  • There are signs that Democratic voters, especially, are looking for change, and some young voters argue older politicians can’t truly understand a world transformed by artificial intelligence, rising housing costs and student debt.
    ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
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  • Historically, the Grand Sport has borrowed its design characteristics from the range-topping Z06, and that’s no different this time around.
    Jerry Perez, The Drive, 3 Sep. 2026
  • This potentially allows the same aircraft platform to undertake different types of strike missions while carrying weapons configured for different target characteristics.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026

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“Symptoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symptoms. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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