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.
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of symptom
Mamdani also urged New Yorkers to watch for symptoms of heat stroke, including confusion, dizziness, nausea and trouble breathing, and to call 911 immediately if someone experiences those symptoms.
—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Individuals with weak immune systems are at higher risk for prolonged illness and relapses of symptoms.
—
Caroline Kee,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
Other symptoms include severe abdominal cramping, bloating, nausea, fatigue and significant weight loss.
—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
What is clear after decades of this work is that organizations responding to boreout with people interventions alone are treating the presenting symptom rather than the underlying condition.
—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for symptom
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Individuals with weak immune systems are at higher risk for prolonged illness and relapses of symptoms.
—
Caroline Kee,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
Other symptoms include severe abdominal cramping, bloating, nausea, fatigue and significant weight loss.
—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
What is clear after decades of this work is that organizations responding to boreout with people interventions alone are treating the presenting symptom rather than the underlying condition.
—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for symptom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symptom
Noun
-
Your question is a manifestation of handwringing, and so, yeah, a lot of people don’t pay attention to it, and that’s okay, and a lot of people do, and that’s better.
-
Meta’s compute business is also the latest manifestation of the circular economy in the AI race, like SpaceX’s recent decision to rent out data center space to Anthropic.
Noun
-
The housing bill, formally called the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, can still become law if Trump neither signs it nor vetoes it in 10 days, excluding Sundays.
-
There are signs all around Preston Hollow opposing the project.
Noun
-
Three months later, the Supreme Court voted to allow immigration agents to stop people based on racial or ethnic characteristics while still-ongoing litigation against it proceeded.
-
For example, the experienced representative knew from past cases that when the customer had three particular characteristics, the usual answer would be wrong.
Cite this Entry
“Symptom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symptom. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
