symptom
noun
any phenomenon or circumstance accompanying something and serving as evidence of it.
symptoms
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pluralof symptom.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In many people, they cause no symptoms and appear to be harmless.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026
Ken Skates said he sought help after his symptoms were at their most severe while studying at the University of Cambridge and he was eventually diagnosed with generalised anxiety disorder and depression.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
The patient, Mike Busch, a 77-year-old insurance agent, went to Mayo with symptoms of shortness of breath and feeling like a weight was on his chest.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
While rarely fatal, Lyme disease can cause rashes and flu-like symptoms among people who are bitten by an infected tick, and in some cases neurological problems.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
When Dr. Otten asked what was ailing Haupt, Wernecke rattled off Haupt's "symptoms."
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple
