Thesaurus results for SYMPTOMS

symptoms

noun

plural of symptom

as in manifestations

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 Patterson, who turns 27 on Tuesday, has experience at guard and center, and the 49ers needed a backup at both spots considering Toth’s lingering concussion symptoms. — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026 CoreCivic medical records reviewed by The Star show that within days of allegedly losing access to her hormone medication, Bartko made her symptoms known to medical staff. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026 Consuming solanine in meaningful quantities can cause digestive issues, and in larger amounts, more severe symptoms. — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 29 Aug. 2026 Naik said persistent symptoms in any of those categories deserve professional attention. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026 What to know about the rabies virus Though human cases of rabies in the United States are rare, the disease can be deadly if people don’t receive treatment before symptoms begin. — Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026 The advisory follows glutathione’s use in the Altadena and Spokane wildfires and recalls at two pharmacies, where usage was linked to fevers, chills, severe headaches and other symptoms. — Martha Bellisle, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026 So, when the next challenge arises, managers can move past superficial symptoms and identify the underlying organizational roadblocks. — Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Teens with a higher rate of screen time use outside of school work are more likely to experience symptoms of depression and anxiety, among other negative effects, according to the CDC. — Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026

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Many Hindus today identify as Shaivas, Vaishnavas, or Shaktas, sectarian groups that, respectively, worship Shiva, Vishnu, or Shakti as supreme, with all other deities considered as manifestations or subordinates.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
Pursued by monstrous entities and confronted by manifestations of human suffering, Dante and Virgil will eventually come face to face with the Devil himself.

— Ed Meza, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of manifestations

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The Habitable Worlds Observatory would be the first designed to photograph Earth-like planets — and even search for chemical signs of life within the atmospheres of those planets.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
There are signs that Democratic voters, especially, are looking for change, and some young voters argue older politicians can’t truly understand a world transformed by artificial intelligence, rising housing costs and student debt.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of signs

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Directly transferring the original walking policy failed because the second robot had different body proportions, joint configurations, and motor characteristics.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
According to the team, each of those characteristics plays out similarly in real fish of various sizes across different ecological niches.

— Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026

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