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a set of things that occur concurrently and have identifiable repeated characteristics
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Recent Examples of syndromes
There are two syndromes related to hantavirus infections, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Hali Smith
may 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2026
Conditions like autoimmune disease, postpartum depression and chronic pain syndromes were too often chalked up to stress or hysteria.
—Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
In January 2018, the Oslo patient was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndromes, a group of cancers in the bone marrow that inhibit production of cells, per the National Cancer Institute.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Decades after the Vietnam War, hematologist-oncologist Mikkael Sekeres began seeing veterans in his clinic with myelodysplastic syndromes, a group of blood cancers known as MDS.
—Angus Chen, STAT, 27 Mar. 2026
Other areas of investigation include chronic pain syndromes, mood disorders, and metabolic conditions.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Mar. 2026
Additionally, doctors and scientists are realizing that post-viral symptoms can be more subtle than the crushing fatigue and brain fog commonly seen in Long COVID and other post-acute infection syndromes, as these conditions are known.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 25 Mar. 2026
Several other syndromes and genetic variations — including Peutz–Jeghers Syndrome, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome and MUTYH-Associated Polyposis (MAP) — can also warrant earlier screenings.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026
In an era of diffuse, evasive conditions — autoimmune syndromes, long Lyme, long Covid — gout is unmistakable.
—Jan Steyn, The Dial, 10 Mar. 2026
Hali Smith
may 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2026
Conditions like autoimmune disease, postpartum depression and chronic pain syndromes were too often chalked up to stress or hysteria.
—Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
In January 2018, the Oslo patient was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndromes, a group of cancers in the bone marrow that inhibit production of cells, per the National Cancer Institute.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Decades after the Vietnam War, hematologist-oncologist Mikkael Sekeres began seeing veterans in his clinic with myelodysplastic syndromes, a group of blood cancers known as MDS.
—Angus Chen, STAT, 27 Mar. 2026
Other areas of investigation include chronic pain syndromes, mood disorders, and metabolic conditions.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Mar. 2026
Additionally, doctors and scientists are realizing that post-viral symptoms can be more subtle than the crushing fatigue and brain fog commonly seen in Long COVID and other post-acute infection syndromes, as these conditions are known.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 25 Mar. 2026
Several other syndromes and genetic variations — including Peutz–Jeghers Syndrome, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome and MUTYH-Associated Polyposis (MAP) — can also warrant earlier screenings.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026
In an era of diffuse, evasive conditions — autoimmune syndromes, long Lyme, long Covid — gout is unmistakable.
—Jan Steyn, The Dial, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for syndromes
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These patterns, known as diffraction spikes, only appear when a light source is both extremely bright and highly concentrated.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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Inspired by Southern artisans and crafters, the Patchwork Pie uses dough to form quilt-like patterns atop juicy, jammy fruit filling.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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At the same time, the Mission was a West Coast outpost for new developments in Latin music, and the young guitarist was a sponge.—
Mark Richardson,
Pitchfork,
10 May 2026
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Ann and Anna Jarvis both recognized how family life is deeply affected by and intertwined with forces and developments outside the home.—
Rachel F. Seidman,
Time,
10 May 2026
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“Syndromes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/syndromes. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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