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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
Congress must stop funding reactive solutions that treat symptoms while ignoring root causes.
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Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
For people who have no symptoms and are 45 and older, it's considered a screening test and considered preventative.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
Listeria most frequently causes short-term symptoms in healthy individuals, like fever, nausea, and abdominal pain, but is particularly dangerous to pregnant women.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
Hormones like progesterone and estrogen impact immune responses and inflammation in the airways, which can trigger symptoms for the first time or make existing asthma more severe.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026
However, some patients may exhibit no symptoms at all, according ot Esparza.
—CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Your provider will start with a physical exam to inspect your nails and look for any other signs or symptoms of disease.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said the person who contracted bird flu had mild symptoms, was treated with antivirals and is now recovering at home.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Pep Guardiola’s list of symptoms is long and unsettling.
—Rory Smith, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
For people who have no symptoms and are 45 and older, it's considered a screening test and considered preventative.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
Listeria most frequently causes short-term symptoms in healthy individuals, like fever, nausea, and abdominal pain, but is particularly dangerous to pregnant women.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
Hormones like progesterone and estrogen impact immune responses and inflammation in the airways, which can trigger symptoms for the first time or make existing asthma more severe.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026
However, some patients may exhibit no symptoms at all, according ot Esparza.
—CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Your provider will start with a physical exam to inspect your nails and look for any other signs or symptoms of disease.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said the person who contracted bird flu had mild symptoms, was treated with antivirals and is now recovering at home.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Pep Guardiola’s list of symptoms is long and unsettling.
—Rory Smith, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symptoms
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But on Monday, the French pharma firm reported that clinical trial results showed its experimental oral drug venglustat improved the neurological manifestations of what’s known as type 3 Gaucher disease, which can include poor muscle coordination and cognitive issues.—
Andrew Joseph,
STAT,
2 Feb. 2026
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These sorcerers combat monstrous manifestations of negative human emotion, known as Curses, using a parallel energy source called Cursed Energy.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Members hold signs at busy traffic intersections and highway overpasses during morning and afternoon rush hours.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Catherine O'Hara's cause of death, explained Someone experiencing a PE might not present any symptoms; common signs include shortness of breath, chest discomfort, raised heart rate and unusually low blood pressure.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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This perception of tatreez, or traditional Palestinian embroidery, as a type of visual language is widely shared, owing to its intimacy with the land and biographical characteristics.—
Zoe Whitfield,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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In vacating the life prison term in 2024, Cook County Judge Marc Martin found in part that Modrowski had been unfairly portrayed as emotionless and cold during his 1995 trial and sentencing proceedings when the characteristics were likely due to his autism.—
Christy Gutowski,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Symptoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symptoms. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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