symptom

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

For many people, noticing this symptom prompts a medical visit that can lead to an early diagnosis of bladder cancer.

From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026

Excuse us for this economics lesson: High oil prices don’t cause inflation, though they can be a symptom of it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Tourette’s is misunderstood, and coprolalia, a symptom of the condition that leads to involuntary swearing, slurs, or other socially unacceptable words or phrases, is even more so.

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026

It is a symptom, not a disease in itself.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson