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 Alice in Wonderland syndrome causes temporary changes in how things look and feel because of sensory changes in the brain. Lindsey Getz, Parents, 10 Jan. 2026 Pearl explores the relationship between cultural prizes and ideas of nationhood, as well as imposter syndrome and external validation, like MFAs, literary awards, and being seen writing in coffeeshops by and with other writers. Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026 Conditions such as space adaptation syndrome — an ailment characterized by vomiting and vertigo that is experienced by many astronauts during their first hours in microgravity — only came into focus after years of research and revelations in academic journals. Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026 Each person was categorized according to their CKM syndrome stage, which ranged from 0 (meaning no signs of any condition) to 4 (living with several conditions in more advanced stages) — the higher number indicating higher risk for heart disease and stroke. Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for syndrome
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Noun
  • Skeeter, 36, serves as the Hornets’ player development coach and is also the primary person who works extremely closely with star guard LaMelo Ball.
    Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026
  • David Dow and Tamara Weitzman are the development producers.
    CBS News, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Harvard researchers call this pattern the jagged technological frontier of AI.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2026
  • With their vibrant pink color and unusual picotee pattern, the flowers of 'Supra Cherry' picotee dianthus will command attention in the garden.
    Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2026

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“Syndrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/syndrome. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

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