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
Protect your child from outdoor allergens at home Everything your child brings in from outside – on their clothes, shoes, and even in their hair – can trigger allergies or asthma symptoms indoors.
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Rhonda Conner-Warren, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025
Shellfish allergies are estimated to affect approximately 3 percent of adults and just over 1 percent of children.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Still, Dayan said customers who have wheat allergies should return the snacks to Costco for a full refund.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Honey and garlic allergies are rare but possible.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2025
Pineapple sensitivities may cause mild symptoms, such as nausea and upset stomach, while allergies may cause skin rashes and a swollen tongue or lips.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 11 Sep. 2025
Its grid stitch looks elegant while preventing the stuffing from bunching up, and it’s made of 100% cotton with a polyester filling that is helpful for people with allergies.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
For anyone who deals with seasonal allergies, dust buildup, or smoke drifting inside, this purifier is designed to make day-to-day air noticeably fresher.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
There are several health risks associated with bathroom dust from allergies to respiratory issues.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Rhonda Conner-Warren, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025
Shellfish allergies are estimated to affect approximately 3 percent of adults and just over 1 percent of children.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Still, Dayan said customers who have wheat allergies should return the snacks to Costco for a full refund.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Honey and garlic allergies are rare but possible.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2025
Pineapple sensitivities may cause mild symptoms, such as nausea and upset stomach, while allergies may cause skin rashes and a swollen tongue or lips.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 11 Sep. 2025
Its grid stitch looks elegant while preventing the stuffing from bunching up, and it’s made of 100% cotton with a polyester filling that is helpful for people with allergies.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
For anyone who deals with seasonal allergies, dust buildup, or smoke drifting inside, this purifier is designed to make day-to-day air noticeably fresher.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
There are several health risks associated with bathroom dust from allergies to respiratory issues.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Allergies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allergies. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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