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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 symptoms
The most common adverse events were falls and muscle weakness, which overlap with ALS symptoms.
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Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Other symptoms include difficulty breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension, and constipation.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
When muscular coordination, breathing mechanics and mobility improve together, the compensations driving your symptoms can begin to resolve.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
Inspectors found that a detainee showing symptoms of TB was not isolated, posing a potential risk to others.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Oviedo’s symptoms came on suddenly Wednesday.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
The increase in cases and aggressive diagnoses means young people should be especially aware of potential symptoms, Kamal said.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
These indicators can include cold and flu-like symptoms, a red rash or white spots inside the mouth.
—Katie Silver, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
Worrisome symptoms that warrant a call to a doctor include dizziness, ongoing diarrhea with a fever over 102 degrees and an inability to keep liquids down without vomiting.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Other symptoms include difficulty breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension, and constipation.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
When muscular coordination, breathing mechanics and mobility improve together, the compensations driving your symptoms can begin to resolve.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
Inspectors found that a detainee showing symptoms of TB was not isolated, posing a potential risk to others.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Oviedo’s symptoms came on suddenly Wednesday.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
The increase in cases and aggressive diagnoses means young people should be especially aware of potential symptoms, Kamal said.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
These indicators can include cold and flu-like symptoms, a red rash or white spots inside the mouth.
—Katie Silver, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
Worrisome symptoms that warrant a call to a doctor include dizziness, ongoing diarrhea with a fever over 102 degrees and an inability to keep liquids down without vomiting.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symptoms
Noun
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Its early manifestations frequently surface in other clinics.—
Sarah Berg,
STAT,
26 Mar. 2026
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Perhaps some paper manifestations just in time for the year of the Fire Horse.—
Xuan Juliana Wang,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Serious Medical and Emotional Neglect Turner said Kaiko arrived in poor health, suffering from multiple medical issues and signs of prolonged neglect.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Oil steadied and Asian stocks were mostly trading lower Tuesday as signs of a de-escalation of the Iran war remained mixed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The interface of the desktop website version includes key mission milestones and characteristics about the moon, including information about landing sites during the Apollo era.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Hegseth exhibits those characteristics, and our soldiers finally have someone to follow.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Symptoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symptoms. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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