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symptom

[simp-tuhm] / ˈsɪmp təm /


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It is a common symptom of underlying issues, including weak pelvic muscles, neurological disorders, and infections.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

It turns out that Kimwolf was the symptom of a growing problem that affects tens of millions of people.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The early melt is a symptom of global warming that scientists say is becoming more pronounced.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Foreign policy analysts would normally consider distraction to be a lazy and unprofessional explanation for major actions like wars, if not a symptom of paranoid conspiracy thinking.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

Sleep became elusive, a common symptom of minor altitude illness.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer




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