as in afraid
having a natural dislike for something
a lover of the outdoors who claims to be allergic to desk jobs
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Recent Examples of allergic
During one frightening allergic reaction, her child’s body erupts in hives and her breathing becomes labored, sending the family rushing to emergency care.
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Rhoda Feng, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2026
Simple Errors and Serious Problems A severe allergic reaction often starts with something relatively minor.
—K. H. Koehler, Ascend Agency, 18 Mar. 2026
The most common offenders, with regard to allergic reactions, are pet dander, dust and pollen.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Still others trigger an immune response akin to an allergic reaction.
—Jyoti Madhusoodanan, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026
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Rhoda Feng, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2026
Simple Errors and Serious Problems A severe allergic reaction often starts with something relatively minor.
—K. H. Koehler, Ascend Agency, 18 Mar. 2026
The most common offenders, with regard to allergic reactions, are pet dander, dust and pollen.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Still others trigger an immune response akin to an allergic reaction.
—Jyoti Madhusoodanan, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allergic
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The problem, at its core, is that people have been afraid to leave their homes to go to work as a result of the ICE surge.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, some staff members, other career officials say, are afraid to voice dissenting views for fear of being fired.—
Avi Asher-Schapiro,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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The three-time MVP center has never been reluctant to share his honest outlook on Denver’s successes and failures.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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Investors reluctant to buy more government debt against a backdrop of rising inflation demanded a higher yield, according to media reports.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But legislation in the Senate failed to attract 60 votes to overcome a filibuster, where a handful of Republicans are also opposed.—
Barbara Sprunt,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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This is news that is bound to be celebrated by many in the creative community who have become loudly and vehemently opposed to anything AI encroaching on Hollywood.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
24 Mar. 2026
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Briggs Corona, a 6-foot-6 junior outside, offers the most experience and can give opposing defenses fits.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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Avila was playing at Oak Hill High School when an opposing coach alerted Boisvert to him.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Howard Hughes, the germ-averse aviation tycoon, is believed to have had it, too.—
Harrison Smith,
Washington Post,
22 Mar. 2026
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Yet, remakes of local smash hits are often worth exploring for risk-averse producers, even if the vast majority end up being shelved.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Allergic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allergic. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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