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
Pregnant people may only experience mild symptoms like fever, fatigue and muscle aches, but should be aware that listeria could cause miscarriages, premature delivery or life-threatening infection of their newborn.
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NPR, 4 Nov. 2025
That’s why taking proactive measures and treating symptoms seriously matters.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 4 Nov. 2025
Adenoviruses are common and typically cause mild symptoms such as a fever, sore throat and pink eye (conjunctivitis).
—CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
People with rheumatoid arthritis can be treated with one or two medications and expect to experience disability-free lives with few to no symptoms.
—Jason Liebowitz, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
The first step is to discuss your symptoms and concerns with your primary care physician.
—Stacey Colino, Time, 3 Nov. 2025
At the medical center, a physician dismissed the symptoms as a reaction to the steroid medication she had been prescribed, misdiagnosing her with gynecomastia, a condition typically seen in men who use anabolic steroids, Sutherland’s lawyers said in a report.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
Drinking low-acid coffee, sipping it slowly, and pairing it with food can help reduce bloating symptoms.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 29 Oct. 2025
Postpartum depression can cause a range of symptoms, including intense feelings of sadness, anxiety, or despair that keeps new moms from being able to go about their daily life, per the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).
—Korin Miller, SELF, 28 Oct. 2025
NPR, 4 Nov. 2025
That’s why taking proactive measures and treating symptoms seriously matters.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 4 Nov. 2025
Adenoviruses are common and typically cause mild symptoms such as a fever, sore throat and pink eye (conjunctivitis).
—CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
People with rheumatoid arthritis can be treated with one or two medications and expect to experience disability-free lives with few to no symptoms.
—Jason Liebowitz, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
The first step is to discuss your symptoms and concerns with your primary care physician.
—Stacey Colino, Time, 3 Nov. 2025
At the medical center, a physician dismissed the symptoms as a reaction to the steroid medication she had been prescribed, misdiagnosing her with gynecomastia, a condition typically seen in men who use anabolic steroids, Sutherland’s lawyers said in a report.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
Drinking low-acid coffee, sipping it slowly, and pairing it with food can help reduce bloating symptoms.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 29 Oct. 2025
Postpartum depression can cause a range of symptoms, including intense feelings of sadness, anxiety, or despair that keeps new moms from being able to go about their daily life, per the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).
—Korin Miller, SELF, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symptoms
Noun
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Given the disease’s wide range of trajectories and manifestations—from mild and manageable to severely disabling—some now regard it as a group of diseases, rather than a single one.—
Lucinda Rosenfeld,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
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Rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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With unpredictable twists and emotions running high, this Halloween is especially chaotic, and Mutable signs — Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces — can't imagine what's in store.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Front-foot defending and slick attacking interplay, especially on the left flank, has been the blueprint over the past few seasons, but there are signs of evolution.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Ancelotti and Zidane certainly had their own tactical ideas, but were also pragmatic and based game plans primarily on the characteristics (strengths and weaknesses) of the squad made available to them.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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For the chattering women, by contrast, the tool of power is writing; and for people who were almost certainly illiterate, the writing takes on almost magical characteristics.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Symptoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symptoms. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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