Thesaurus results for SYMPTOMS

symptoms

noun

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 But her symptoms kept getting worse. —

Kerry Breen, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026 Three of the seven sugar substitutes involved in the study—erythritol, sorbitol, and xylitol—belong to a category known as sugar alcohols, artificial sweeteners that can be found in sweet treats like candy, ice cream, baked goods, and protein bars (and can cause digestive symptoms), for example. —

Caroline Tien, SELF, 27 Feb. 2026 Ask your healthcare provider for recommendations on how to reduce fatigue symptoms. —

Doru Paul, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2026 Most people will not have physical symptoms in the early stages of type 2 diabetes. —

Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Feb. 2026 Some infected animals do not display symptoms. —

Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026 Some researchers question whether addiction is the appropriate term to describe heavy use of social media, arguing that a person must be experiencing identifiable symptoms. —

ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026 While most people enter perimenopause in their 40s, some might notice symptoms in their late 30s or earlier. —

Hannah Silverman, Parents, 21 Feb. 2026 Your provider will start with a physical exam to inspect your nails and look for any other signs or symptoms of disease. —

Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 24 Dec. 2024

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There are about 10 million cystic-fibrosis carriers in the United States alone, so if even a fraction of them have some degree of symptoms, that amounts to many people with manifestations of the disease.

— Roxanne Khamsi, The Atlantic, 15 Feb. 2026
But on Monday, the French pharma firm reported that clinical trial results showed its experimental oral drug venglustat improved the neurological manifestations of what’s known as type 3 Gaucher disease, which can include poor muscle coordination and cognitive issues.

— Andrew Joseph, STAT, 2 Feb. 2026