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
For those who are allergic to fish or prefer not to eat it, Castro says a daily 2 grams of EPA/DHA omega-3 supplement can help fill the gap, but be sure to consult with your healthcare provider.
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Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 18 Jan. 2026
By 2028 the device should be able to detect the nine most common food allergens that account for 80% of allergic reactions, including peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, wheat, soy and sesame.
—Shirl Leigh
january 14, New Atlas, 14 Jan. 2026
Mamdani is allergic, but is said to be getting shots.
—Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
Bobby was completely allergic to compliments in the most endearing way.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 12 Jan. 2026
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Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 18 Jan. 2026
By 2028 the device should be able to detect the nine most common food allergens that account for 80% of allergic reactions, including peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, wheat, soy and sesame.
—Shirl Leigh
january 14, New Atlas, 14 Jan. 2026
Mamdani is allergic, but is said to be getting shots.
—Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
Bobby was completely allergic to compliments in the most endearing way.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allergic
Adjective
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Hilary Duff isn't afraid to lean into nostalgia.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
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To create a fresh look, Lynch says not to be afraid to mix and match patterns and colors.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The challenge for prosecutors Prosecutors generally face an uphill battle when charging police officers, as juries tend to be reluctant to second-guess officers acting in the heat of the moment, the legal experts said.—
Elise Hammond,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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Current homeowners are reluctant to sell because their existing mortgage rate is much lower than current rates.—
Chris Gunster,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In December, five board members were supported closing it, while four opposed.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2026
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Europe, especially Denmark, is firmly opposed.—
Frank Holmes,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Meanwhile, on the opposing sideline, Broncos coach Sean Payton came under fire for a fourth-down call that ended up backfiring.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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According to the complaint, the person is charged with one count of resisting, opposing, impeding, intimidating or interfering with a federal law enforcement officer.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Consumer health data stored in ChatGPT could potentially be subpoenaed or breached, creating liability exposure that risk-averse healthcare administrators will not accept.—
Sahar Hashmi,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Along with regulatory uncertainty and the shock of the deal-averse company looking to pull off one of the biggest media deals in history, investors are uneasy about projections for slowing growth.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Allergic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allergic. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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