syndrome

Definition of syndromenext
as in development
a set of things that occur concurrently and have identifiable repeated characteristics suffered from a rare syndrome psychological syndromes

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Recent Examples of syndrome After the show, the remainder of the tour was halted by the onset of COVID-19, and the rescheduled shows were later canceled due to health complications related to Dion’s stiff-person syndrome diagnosis. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026 The teen needed reconstruction of the subclavian artery, as well as removal of blood clots from several other arteries, and surgery to cut through fascia to relieve compartment syndrome, or pressure buildup around muscles, on his right arm. — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 18 Sep. 2026 For all the back-to-back work, there were some splashes of imposter syndrome. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026 Regular exercise and strengthening can help reduce knee cracking caused by conditions like osteoarthritis or patellofemoral pain syndrome. — Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for syndrome
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Noun
  • Other Seeds projects include the linking of extant bike paths and trails, the development of annual events that celebrate Indigenous people and culture, and even regular community cleanup activities accompanied by DJ sets.
    — CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Regardless, the failure of these large and expensive trials will almost certainly throw cold water on development of future medications in this area.
    — Adam Cohen, Oklahoman, 22 Sep. 2026
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  • The Moroccan pattern brings visual interest, while the soft surface gives bare feet a comfortable landing and takes the chill out of hardwood or tile floors.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The research team revealed that the direct pathway showed the opposite pattern.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026

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“Syndrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/syndrome. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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