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
The parents’ brief meeting when Ray — clearly allergic to small talk — comes to pick up Colin on his bike is endearingly awkward.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
Not everyone is allergic to the same thing and some people are allergic to multiple allergens, including certain types of pollen, pet dander, insect bites, mold, dust and certain foods.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 15 May 2025
Consumers allergic to wheat, milk, or sesame are urged not to consume the affected products and should dispose them.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 10 May 2025
Key Takeaways Asian needle ants are on the rise and can be dangerous, as their sting can trigger serious allergic reactions.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2025
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
Not everyone is allergic to the same thing and some people are allergic to multiple allergens, including certain types of pollen, pet dander, insect bites, mold, dust and certain foods.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 15 May 2025
Consumers allergic to wheat, milk, or sesame are urged not to consume the affected products and should dispose them.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 10 May 2025
Key Takeaways Asian needle ants are on the rise and can be dangerous, as their sting can trigger serious allergic reactions.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allergic
Adjective
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And remember: Don't ever be afraid to give it a good shake.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
12 May 2025
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Why are the Cleveland Guardians so afraid of letting Ben Lively pitch into the sixth inning or the third time through a batting order?—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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Foreign governments are increasingly reluctant to crack down on U.S. tech firms—not just because of their digital leverage and economic clout but also because doing so could provoke official backlash from Washington.—
Ian Bremmer,
Foreign Affairs,
13 May 2025
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The Anglin family is convinced that, despite the FBI’s release of hundreds of pages of documents in the case, the agency is still reluctant to discuss the full story.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
12 May 2025
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The head of the U.S. Space Force is moving ahead with plans to pull talent from Air National Guard units to help build up the still new-military service — but several governors remain opposed and argue it tramples on their rights to retain control over their state units.—
Tara Copp,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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While some medical interest groups have endorsed the legislation, others are opposed.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
15 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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Bowles wasn’t afraid to ask for some help after being criticized for his poor clock management and being risk averse (at Cleveland in 2022, NFC division game at Detroit two years ago, overtime loss at Kansas City this past season).—
Rick Stroud,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Allergic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allergic. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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