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
When an allergic reaction is more severe, it is called anaphylaxis.
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Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
For severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis), epinephrine is required for treatment.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 19 May 2025
Nadella, by contrast, seems broadly allergic to boomer-doomer metaphysics.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
For example, William Higgens reported for the BBC on a case of a woman suffering a severe allergic reaction after using a nasal tanner.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
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Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
For severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis), epinephrine is required for treatment.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 19 May 2025
Nadella, by contrast, seems broadly allergic to boomer-doomer metaphysics.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
For example, William Higgens reported for the BBC on a case of a woman suffering a severe allergic reaction after using a nasal tanner.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allergic
Adjective
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On the experimental end, the label isn’t afraid to push boundaries, as evidenced by Magnificent Little Dudes, a captivating collaboration between Japanese ambient artist Chihei Hatakeyama and jazz drummer Shun Ishiwaka.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Suspect's family detained: Wife, 5 children deportation Jewish community on edge: Amid ongoing attacks, Jewish people are afraid.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Elsewhere in the country, too, state agencies and providers that rely on SAMHSA funding and technical support are feeling isolated, lost and reluctant to reach out to the federal staff left at the agency, says Dr. Eric Rafla-Yuan, a psychiatrist in San Diego, Calif.—
Rhitu Chatterjee,
NPR,
6 June 2025
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Jobless claims — a proxy for layoffs — still remain low by historical standards, suggesting that employers are reluctant to cut staff despite uncertainty over Trump’s policies.—
Paul Wiseman,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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The bill received a favorable vote of 59 in favor, 16 opposed, and four members not voting.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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At age 30, account holders have access to the full balance of the account for any purpose. ‘Beautiful’ bill faces narrow path Democrats stand opposed to the package, with its sweeping tax breaks and cuts to Medicaid, food stamps and green energy programs, making GOP unity crucial for Trump.—
Jeremy Tanner,
The Hill,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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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 9 Jun. 2025.
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