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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Tempo, tempo, tempo Nix seems afraid to throw an interception.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
23 Sep. 2025
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Investors are both bullish on equities as well as being afraid that there are major downside risks, Deutsche’s Henry Allen said in a note to clients reviewed by Fortune.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Trump seems reluctant to employ serious sanctions against Russia and its allies.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
22 Sep. 2025
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The psychiatric community broadened its definition of autism in 2013, and there has been increasing awareness of symptoms and acceptance of the diagnosis, so parents are not as reluctant to seek help.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
22 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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With the Lakeshore player on the ground, the Kalamazoo Central player then leapt on top of the opposing player, pancaking him as the play appeared to be over.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
22 Sep. 2025
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This was the polar opposite of those many games when there are a lot of opposing fans in the stadium already and then the Panthers fall behind by 20 and, by the end, the opposing fans are all that is left.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Sep. 2025
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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 29 Sep. 2025.
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