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
Kids with heavy exposure to polluted air, tobacco smoke, animal dander and other irritants may develop allergies at higher rates than others.
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Dr. Daniel Digiacomo, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
Unfortunately, this does eliminate the Publix Key lime pie from being a treat our friends with nut allergies can indulge in.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
Don’t miss out on handy gadgets like Apple AirPods with noise cancellation and an air purifier that shoppers with allergies swear by.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
As a child, Mastel suffered from near-constant allergies and illnesses and in 1966, a serious intestinal illness hospitalized him for 54 days, spurring his interest in natural supplements and plants to try to quiet his symptoms.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 3 June 2026
Seeds are a great alternative for those who experience nut allergies.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 3 June 2026
Dietary requirements and allergies are well catered for.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
And finally… Martha’s Vineyard has become a hotspot for food allergies because of tick bites.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
The wind stirs up pollen into the air, keeping counts high, while rain lowers airborne pollen any time of day, affecting allergies.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
Dr. Daniel Digiacomo, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
Unfortunately, this does eliminate the Publix Key lime pie from being a treat our friends with nut allergies can indulge in.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
Don’t miss out on handy gadgets like Apple AirPods with noise cancellation and an air purifier that shoppers with allergies swear by.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
As a child, Mastel suffered from near-constant allergies and illnesses and in 1966, a serious intestinal illness hospitalized him for 54 days, spurring his interest in natural supplements and plants to try to quiet his symptoms.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 3 June 2026
Seeds are a great alternative for those who experience nut allergies.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 3 June 2026
Dietary requirements and allergies are well catered for.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
And finally… Martha’s Vineyard has become a hotspot for food allergies because of tick bites.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
The wind stirs up pollen into the air, keeping counts high, while rain lowers airborne pollen any time of day, affecting allergies.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allergies
dislikes
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Likes and dislikes are registered immediately and shared with all involved.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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The company said the legal principles at stake affect every federal contractor whose views the government dislikes.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Allergies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allergies. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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