allergy
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Synonyms & Antonyms for allergy
Synonyms
averseness, aversion, disfavor, disinclination, dislike, disliking, disrelish, down [chiefly British], mislike
Antonyms
appetite, favor, fondness, like, liking, partiality, preference, relish, shine, taste, use
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Exposure can cause a range of health effects, including rashes, allergy-like reactions, flu-like symptoms, gastroenteritis, respiratory irritation, skin rashes and eye irritation. — CBS News, "New Jersey's largest lake giving people rashes due to harmful algae bloom, officials warn," 28 June 2019 Yahagi comes out moments later with a beautiful plate of fluke sashimi and apologizes, telling us the kitchen never heard about the allergy. — Bill Addison, latimes.com, "Is Spago relevant? Our critic talks through three (very different) recent meals," 27 June 2019 These include prescription medications for treating depression, pulmonary disease, and Parkinson’s, as well as over-the-counter remedies for allergies. — Alice Park, Time, "Despite the Headlines, We Don't Yet Know If Anticholinergic Drugs Contribute to Dementia Risk," 26 June 2019 The dust can contribute to air pollution as well as exacerbate allergies but also makes sunsets more vibrant. — Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al.com, "Saharan dust brings hazy sky to Alabama," 24 June 2019 Wood-look porcelain tile is allergy friendly, holds up to spills and is ideal for high traffic areas and household with pets. — May Delgado, Houston Chronicle, "GHBA Remodelers Council: Experience low-maintenance living," 16 June 2019 Talk to a doctor or dietitian about your symptoms, and work with them (through blood work, allergy tests, and other diagnostic tools) to figure out if a specific dietary change might be what’s best for you. — Christine Byrne, Outside Online, "Are Eggs Bad for You? The Verdict Is Still Out.," 15 June 2019 The California bill would still allow medical exemptions when warranted, such as for a serious allergy to a vaccine component, according to Pan's senate office. — NBC News, "Jessica Biel denies she's anti-vaccination after lobbying against California bill," 13 June 2019 The organic matter of pollen, the proto-sperm cargo, is what makes allergies act up. — Zoë Schlanger, Quartz, "Forensic pollen scientists are helping the US track opioids," 6 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'allergy.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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