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
This treatment is highly effective at slowing or stopping an allergic reaction and can be lifesaving.
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Sarah Hudgens, Health, 5 May 2025
And while the cocktail has not been tested in humans, should it be approved for clinical use, Hall said the human origin of the antibodies would likely mean fewer side effects than antivenoms made the traditional way using horses or other animals, which can often result in allergic reactions.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
Some types of mold can cause respiratory issues and allergic reactions.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 1 May 2025
Pollen, dust mites, fleas, plant or animal fibers, even mold spores — all the things that bother us — can also cause allergic reactions in our pets.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
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Sarah Hudgens, Health, 5 May 2025
And while the cocktail has not been tested in humans, should it be approved for clinical use, Hall said the human origin of the antibodies would likely mean fewer side effects than antivenoms made the traditional way using horses or other animals, which can often result in allergic reactions.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
Some types of mold can cause respiratory issues and allergic reactions.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 1 May 2025
Pollen, dust mites, fleas, plant or animal fibers, even mold spores — all the things that bother us — can also cause allergic reactions in our pets.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allergic
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Of course, none of this is easy—many of us are conditioned to wait for a chain of approvals or are afraid of making mistakes.—
Vanina Marcote,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Namely, attendees can expect a number of high-energy sets from various DJs — who hopefully aren’t afraid of heights — throughout the temporary venue’s run, starting with a sneak peek performance by Carlita on May 16.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
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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Automakers themselves are reluctant to call attention to any price increases, out of fears of chasing away customers and of angering the Trump administration.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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The survey results show voters have grown more opposed to Trump’s agenda.—
Lauren Irwin,
The Hill,
1 May 2025
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Twelve Republican-leaning states filed an amicus brief in support of St. Isidore’s petition, while 18 states, mostly Democratic-leaning, opposed.—
Sarah Mervosh,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 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 18 May. 2025.
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