as in dislikes
a strong feeling of not liking or approving
independent-minded people who seem to have an allergy to any control from the government
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Recent Examples of allergies
Flowers will begin to bud and among the worst allergies in the nation will begin to start at full force.
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Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 31 Jan. 2026
For people with sensitive skin, eczema, psoriasis, or contact allergies, gloves are not just helpful.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Kimchi is nutritious but high in sodium and may not be suitable for people with high blood pressure, seafood allergies, or sensitive digestive systems.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 28 Jan. 2026
Critics sometimes worry about infection control or allergies, but professional guidelines and training programs are addressing those concerns.
—Henry I. Miller, STAT, 28 Jan. 2026
Ideal for those with pets, allergies, or who cook all the time, this unit is made for the homebody.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
This weekend's sleet and freezing temperatures have been great for people who have cedar fever allergies.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
But the remote doctors can manage some of the same routine issues that all primary care doctors do, Ireland said, including moderate respiratory infections, allergies and chronic conditions like diabetes, high cholesterol and depression.
—Martha Bebinger, NPR, 9 Jan. 2026
Improper preparation and allergies increase health risks.
—Trista Chan, Health, 8 Jan. 2026
Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 31 Jan. 2026
For people with sensitive skin, eczema, psoriasis, or contact allergies, gloves are not just helpful.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Kimchi is nutritious but high in sodium and may not be suitable for people with high blood pressure, seafood allergies, or sensitive digestive systems.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 28 Jan. 2026
Critics sometimes worry about infection control or allergies, but professional guidelines and training programs are addressing those concerns.
—Henry I. Miller, STAT, 28 Jan. 2026
Ideal for those with pets, allergies, or who cook all the time, this unit is made for the homebody.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
This weekend's sleet and freezing temperatures have been great for people who have cedar fever allergies.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
But the remote doctors can manage some of the same routine issues that all primary care doctors do, Ireland said, including moderate respiratory infections, allergies and chronic conditions like diabetes, high cholesterol and depression.
—Martha Bebinger, NPR, 9 Jan. 2026
Improper preparation and allergies increase health risks.
—Trista Chan, Health, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allergies
dislikes
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There was no menu and no visible bottles behind the bar, so every cocktail that ended up before someone was the product of a conversation about likes, dislikes, flavors, and vibes.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
10 Jan. 2026
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Aescape saves each user's likes, dislikes and tension areas in his or her user profile.—
Hadley Hitson,
Nashville Tennessean,
29 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Allergies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allergies. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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