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 The Grammy-winning singer, 58, who was diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome in 2022, shared an update on her condition and preparations for her upcoming five-week Paris residency in a new interview with Harper's Bazaar, published Tuesday. ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026 In December 2022, Dion announced she had been diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that can cause muscle stiffness and painful spasms. Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 The baby, whom the parents have named Rumi, was born Wednesday in Texas with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a rare heart defect that requires a series of surgeries, with the first typically happening during the first weeks of life. Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026 Simon developed post-mastectomy pain syndrome, persistent pain that can occur after breast surgery. Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for syndrome
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  • The Australians do provide a men’s and women’s singles berth for a player from the Asia-Pacific region, to foster development in less traditional tennis countries.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The project now moves into a phase where engineering, construction and workforce development will carry as much importance as diplomacy.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026
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  • But the climate pattern is just bringing the potential for more snow.
    Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • There are a number of other climate models that show a similar pattern.
    Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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“Syndrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/syndrome. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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