as in dislike
a strong feeling of not liking or approving
independent-minded people who seem to have an allergy to any control from the government
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Recent Examples of allergy
Uber’s website says service animals must be accommodated in compliance with applicable accessibility laws and the company’s service animal policy, which says there are no exceptions due to allergies, religious objections, or a fear of animals.
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Steve Karnowski, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
This can worsen allergy conditions.
—Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Start allergy medication now, or about two weeks before pollen counts rise.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
For many, springtime is less about the start of new life, but rather the start of an exhausting seasonal allergy season that seems to get longer and longer each year.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
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Steve Karnowski, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
This can worsen allergy conditions.
—Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Start allergy medication now, or about two weeks before pollen counts rise.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
For many, springtime is less about the start of new life, but rather the start of an exhausting seasonal allergy season that seems to get longer and longer each year.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allergy
Noun
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The company claims it is being shut out for disagreeing with the administration and argues the legal principles at stake affect every federal contractor whose views the government dislikes.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Cole dislikes when stairs are carpeted or when the runner extends to the baluster and the wall.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Murphy Austin condemns antisemitism, violence, and acts of hatred in any form.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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But it was inspired out of just seething hatred.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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He was affiliated with people who were open about their distaste with policing in Black communities, Pribisco said, especially in 2021, after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.—
Marta Zherukha,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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But having a parent or in-law express their distaste over your future baby’s name may just push the envelope a little too far.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Allergy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allergy. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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