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 Women often consult primary care physicians as perimenopausal symptoms develop, and there are significant gaps in menopause knowledge among clinicians who practice internal medicine. — Lyndon Haviland, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026 Associated symptoms include acute diarrhea, vomiting, stomach pain and fever up to seven days. — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 23 Oct. 2026 The coach is optimistic that medications can, at least in the immediate future, stave off the most serious symptoms of Parkinson’s. — David K. Li, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026 Seasonal affective disorder is a type of depression linked to the shorter, darker months, with symptoms that typically ramp up as October ends. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Common symptoms include low energy, disrupted sleep, mood changes and loss of motivation. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026 These symptoms can have harmless explanations, and Midnight Mimosa may operate without obvious warning signs. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Taking oral iron supplements can alleviate symptoms in weeks or months. — Amanda Schupak, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026 What Could Be Next Expect the next several weeks to feel heavier for a lot of people, with symptoms likely intensifying through November and holding into early spring. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
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Noun
  • Rachel Ojuromi had been in Paris for a week when one of her oldest manifestations started to become real life.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Compared with the political circus in Washington and the malaise in the rest of America, such surface-level manifestations of China’s wealth and power often lead to sweeping conclusions about relative national trajectories.
    — Carl Minzner, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Every year after Halloween, Spirit Halloween’s stores empty out and the signs come down.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Watch for unusual phone behavior An infected phone may show signs such as unexplained mobile data usage, excessive background activity, unexpected advertisements or apps appearing without your permission.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • One account describes an unusual encounter that raises questions about the object’s flight characteristics and apparent lack of detectable heat.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Every place has its own unique characteristics and its own unique personality.
    — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026

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“Symptoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symptoms. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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