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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
His symptoms led to limits on his diet and physical activity.
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Kerry Breen, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
After being bitten, people may develop a rash, but if left untreated, symptoms can include fever, facial paralysis, arthritis, heart problems, dizziness, nerve pain, inflammation of the brain and spinal cord and pain in the hands or feet, according to the CDC.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
That study, which included doses of magnesium to mitigate any cardiac issues, found significant improvements in depression and anxiety symptoms after treatment.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2026
In a survey of more than 3,500 adults living with the disease, 48 different symptoms were reported over the course of a year, per data from Sjout for Sjogren’s.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Far too often, symptoms such as fatigue, swelling, shortness of breath, and nerve pain are misdiagnosed or dismissed.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
While some individuals may not develop symptoms, others can become seriously ill.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Forty percent of Americans have their daily lives interrupted by uncomfortable bowel symptoms, according to the American Gastroenterological Association.
—Andrea Muraskin, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
Baking soda and vinegar sprays handle odors and stains without harsh chemicals, which can actually worsen allergy symptoms for some people.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Kerry Breen, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
After being bitten, people may develop a rash, but if left untreated, symptoms can include fever, facial paralysis, arthritis, heart problems, dizziness, nerve pain, inflammation of the brain and spinal cord and pain in the hands or feet, according to the CDC.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
That study, which included doses of magnesium to mitigate any cardiac issues, found significant improvements in depression and anxiety symptoms after treatment.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2026
In a survey of more than 3,500 adults living with the disease, 48 different symptoms were reported over the course of a year, per data from Sjout for Sjogren’s.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Far too often, symptoms such as fatigue, swelling, shortness of breath, and nerve pain are misdiagnosed or dismissed.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
While some individuals may not develop symptoms, others can become seriously ill.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Forty percent of Americans have their daily lives interrupted by uncomfortable bowel symptoms, according to the American Gastroenterological Association.
—Andrea Muraskin, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
Baking soda and vinegar sprays handle odors and stains without harsh chemicals, which can actually worsen allergy symptoms for some people.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symptoms
Noun
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This entry further defines community radio and then discusses its origins and its manifestations throughout the world.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
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These multiple manifestations of the same background body can take circular arrangements, or Einstein Rings, and can also appear as rarer Einstein Crosses.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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With most dogs showing signs of dental disease by age three, simple, low-effort solutions are gaining traction among pet owners looking for consistency without adding complexity.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Sources with knowledge of the case previously told Fox News Digital there were no signs of a struggle inside.—
Michael Ruiz , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Researchers evaluated and recorded the same 28 characteristics for each species based on preexisting data from universities and government agencies, Nunez-Mir said.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Clean-up operations involve experts who calculate the risk of a criticality accident based on the characteristics of the material being moved, Rofer says.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Symptoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symptoms. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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