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
Potential issues include the risk of the capsule getting stuck, allergic reactions to materials, or unforeseen interactions with other medical conditions.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2025
Since its inception, the compensation fund has paid about $4.8 billion in awards for harm from serious side effects, such as life-threatening allergic reactions and Guillain-Barré syndrome, an autoimmune condition that can cause paralysis.
—Patricia Callahan, CNN Money, 18 July 2025
Swimmer's itch is a skin rash caused by an allergic reaction to microscopic parasites that infect some birds and mammals, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 18 July 2025
Cells throughout the body produce histamine during allergic reactions in blood vessels, airways, and nerves, and it’s also produced in the brain and plays a part in wakefulness.
—Cathy Nelson, Health, 16 July 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2025
Since its inception, the compensation fund has paid about $4.8 billion in awards for harm from serious side effects, such as life-threatening allergic reactions and Guillain-Barré syndrome, an autoimmune condition that can cause paralysis.
—Patricia Callahan, CNN Money, 18 July 2025
Swimmer's itch is a skin rash caused by an allergic reaction to microscopic parasites that infect some birds and mammals, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 18 July 2025
Cells throughout the body produce histamine during allergic reactions in blood vessels, airways, and nerves, and it’s also produced in the brain and plays a part in wakefulness.
—Cathy Nelson, Health, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allergic
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Although Indiana has not experienced an immigration raid at this scale, community leaders shared that many in migrant communities are afraid that they may potentially be picked up off the street and deported, whether rightfully or not.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
23 July 2025
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If getting this set up on your own sounds daunting, don’t be afraid to ask for help, McCoy says.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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What To Know Real estate agents who spoke to Redfin said buyers are becoming reluctant to finalize purchases due to economic uncertainties, in particular high mortgage rates, the potential impacts of tariffs, inflation and the possibility of a recession in the near future.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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Knowing why people are reluctant to come back is just as critical as deciding how to bring them back.—
Dr. Adil Dalal,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Still, Hussain remained opposed to the mayor’s proposal.—
Mathew Miranda
July 28,
Sacbee.com,
28 July 2025
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Many advocates and faith leaders in South Florida who spoke with the Miami Herald remain strongly opposed to the decision, fearing raising such issues threaten to create rifts within individual congregations.—
Lauren Costantino
Updated July 20,
Miami Herald,
20 July 2025
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Now the video board has become an integral part of Wrigley, like the bleachers, the ivy and its older, technologically averse relative, the 88-year-old center field scoreboard built by Bill Veeck.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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The authors contend that stock returns are related to the amount of daylight and that shorter days cause many to become more risk averse.—
Bob Pisani,
CNBC,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Allergic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allergic. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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