as in manifestation
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 symptom
The two conditions share symptoms, triggers, and treatment: Eating Gluten Triggers Symptoms
In both celiac disease and gluten intolerance, gluten consumption triggers symptoms.
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Sarah Bence, Health, 28 Feb. 2025
The research, conducted by Mira—a fertility device and women’s health company—and based on a survey of 2,260 women between the ages of 18 and 70, found that almost a quarter of women in the U.S. have either quit or have considered quitting work due to hormonal health symptoms.
—Josie Cox, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Nasal washes and rinses are meant to temporarily ease symptoms of cold and flu, sinusitis, and allergies.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 28 Feb. 2025
In November 2023, the pontiff underwent a CT scan of his lungs due to flu-like symptoms, Vatican News reported.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
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Sarah Bence, Health, 28 Feb. 2025
The research, conducted by Mira—a fertility device and women’s health company—and based on a survey of 2,260 women between the ages of 18 and 70, found that almost a quarter of women in the U.S. have either quit or have considered quitting work due to hormonal health symptoms.
—Josie Cox, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Nasal washes and rinses are meant to temporarily ease symptoms of cold and flu, sinusitis, and allergies.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 28 Feb. 2025
In November 2023, the pontiff underwent a CT scan of his lungs due to flu-like symptoms, Vatican News reported.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symptom
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Newgate Prison, situated in London’s city center, had long been the target of scrutiny as one of the most infamous manifestations of Victorian punitive ideology.—
Sarah C. Schaefer,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
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The gathering in Kragujevac is just one manifestation of the largest popular revolt in Serbia since the overthrow of Slobodan Milošević, in which students played a key role.—
Dominique Soguel,
The Christian Science Monitor,
26 Feb. 2025
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Officials have said no signs of foul play are apparent, and an autopsy found no external trauma to either Hackman or Arakawa.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC News,
28 Feb. 2025
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These signs include avoiding each other or keeping their distance, swiping, biting, dilated pupils, flattened ears, hissing, litter box guarding, urinating outside of the litter box, territorial aggression, and toy hoarding.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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While the speech shares many characteristics with a State of the Union address, this presentation is slightly different in nature.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
1 Mar. 2025
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Yale researchers want to speak with Central Floridians affected by 1,4-dioxane The Florida Geological Survey also uncovered an insidious characteristic of this chemical combination: 1,1-DCE inhibits the natural degradation of 1,4-dioxane, allowing its spread.—
Kevin Spear,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Symptom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symptom. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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