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
Hives, difficulty breathing, swollen lips and dizziness can be signs of an allergic reaction.
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Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 21 Sep. 2025
In particular, inhaling Aspergillus fumigatus can cause serious lung problems, including invasive pulmonary aspergillosis, aspergilloma, allergic asthma, pneumonitis and allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis.
—New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2025
Among those who are allergic, adults are generally considered at higher risk of a potentially life-threatening reaction, because the allergy intensifies the more times the person has been stung throughout their life.
—Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
Not all studies agree on the effectiveness in treating allergies, especially severe allergic reactions.
—Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 17 Sep. 2025
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Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 21 Sep. 2025
In particular, inhaling Aspergillus fumigatus can cause serious lung problems, including invasive pulmonary aspergillosis, aspergilloma, allergic asthma, pneumonitis and allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis.
—New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2025
Among those who are allergic, adults are generally considered at higher risk of a potentially life-threatening reaction, because the allergy intensifies the more times the person has been stung throughout their life.
—Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
Not all studies agree on the effectiveness in treating allergies, especially severe allergic reactions.
—Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allergic
Adjective
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Taylor Swift knows what excellence requires and is not afraid to demand it.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
29 Sep. 2025
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Don’t be afraid to use your gut instinct.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The callow striver Redmond Barry is played by 1970s heartthrob Ryan O’Neal, in one of his best performances, a reluctant conscript in the British army after leaving his Irish home in disgrace.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
29 Sep. 2025
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Still, some Republican lawmakers said Trump may be reluctant to tap a policymaker previously nominated by a Democrat.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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As a long-time vegan, Hakansson is fundamentally opposed to wearing animals, let alone eating them.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Chinese foreign ministry said Wednesday that it was strongly opposed to the offensive and urged Israel to halt its military operations in Gaza at once.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But Lu had a bit of an opposing point of view.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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To get there, executives said, the Rockies needed to scour opposing clubs, non-baseball industries and even college campuses.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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As a speaker and an interviewer, Klein is exceedingly intelligent, fluid, and, if not conflict-averse, exactly, then polite.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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The Burning Glass analysis describes AI as an accelerant layered on top of lean staffing and risk-averse hiring, not a solitary cause.—
Jennifer Moss,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Allergic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allergic. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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