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
Silver Cross Hospital filed a motion to dismiss Phillip’s case, arguing her allergic reaction to the vaccine was temporary and did not meet the definition of disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Chicken allergies occur when the body's immune system mistakes chicken as a harmful invader, triggering an allergic reaction.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 1 Apr. 2026
Like Colleen, Giurgis’ adaptation is allergic to the faintest traces of sincerity or urgency.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America states that mold spores can cause hay fever-like symptoms in individuals who experience an allergic reaction to the present fungus3.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
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Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Chicken allergies occur when the body's immune system mistakes chicken as a harmful invader, triggering an allergic reaction.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 1 Apr. 2026
Like Colleen, Giurgis’ adaptation is allergic to the faintest traces of sincerity or urgency.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America states that mold spores can cause hay fever-like symptoms in individuals who experience an allergic reaction to the present fungus3.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allergic
Adjective
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Don’t be afraid to wear your heart on your sleeve.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Is the economy struggling, with layoffs and wary investors afraid to lend?—
Alex Mayyasi,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Chisora said in the buildup the fight was to be his last, but the Londoner was reluctant to confirm it afterwards.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Researchers warned peer preservation could undermine oversight processes in future with AI agents reluctant to recommend shutdowns or flag system failures.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Other conservative pundits, including Candace Owens, Tucker Carlson and Nick Fuentes, are also opposed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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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
Adjective
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The opposing side, meanwhile, has of course been fighting explicitly for God since 1979.—
Andreas Kluth,
Twin Cities,
3 Apr. 2026
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Despite the opposing emotions heading into the NIT, both teams have rattled off three consecutive wins to set up an NIT semifinal matchup Thursday.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Don’t Approach Skunks are remarkably conflict-averse.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
5 Apr. 2026
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Hollywood has always been risk-averse.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Allergic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allergic. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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