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
According to Food Allergy Research & Education, allergic reactions to soy are typically mild and produce symptoms such as hives, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and itching, but reactions can be unpredictable.
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Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 4 Mar. 2026
While mushrooms can be nutritional powerhouses, eating the wrong species of mushroom can kill you, while others can cause allergic reactions, digestive issues and negatively interact with certain medications, especially blood thinners.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
The statement did not include what skin condition requiring a prescription is afflicting Trump, but causes could include eczema, an allergic reaction caused by food or medication, shingles and others.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
Although a few conversations clearly left impressions, most of the dates morphed into remnants of information like fintech, middle sibling, allergic to cats, etc.
—A.r. Carter, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
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Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 4 Mar. 2026
While mushrooms can be nutritional powerhouses, eating the wrong species of mushroom can kill you, while others can cause allergic reactions, digestive issues and negatively interact with certain medications, especially blood thinners.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
The statement did not include what skin condition requiring a prescription is afflicting Trump, but causes could include eczema, an allergic reaction caused by food or medication, shingles and others.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
Although a few conversations clearly left impressions, most of the dates morphed into remnants of information like fintech, middle sibling, allergic to cats, etc.
—A.r. Carter, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allergic
Adjective
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Elizabeth Hurley isn't afraid of a re-wear.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Don't be afraid of the rainy season.—
Tom Vanderbilt,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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His villains were flamboyant, but Bruce was mournful, reluctant — no onscreen superhero has more palpably wrestled with not wanting to be a superhero.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2026
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But the state has been reluctant to hinder growth.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Men were nearly split (48% in favor, 52% opposed), while women were more heavily against (41% in support, 59% against).—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2026
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Born from the remnants of CollegeHumor and rebuilt under CEO Reich, the indie service has cultivated an unusually intense fanbase by positioning itself as ethically transparent, diligently pro-artist, and structurally opposed to traditional Hollywood incentives.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Elward said Traynere was using the email to gain a political advantage and learn what members of the opposing party were thinking.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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In the game, when a player kills multiple opponents without also dying, they are rewarded with the ability to conduct a missile strike to exterminate an opposing team.—
Casey Ryan Kelly,
The Conversation,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Big producer-financiers like Participant Media, which was behind films like Spotlight and Roma, and Bron Studios (Judas and the Black Messiah, The Mule) have shuttered while traditional studios have retrenched themselves in their respective risk-averse fare.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Mar. 2026
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There’s something about spring that makes even the most haircut-averse among us suddenly crave a change.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Allergic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allergic. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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