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
Millions of Americans experience food sensitivities or allergies every year.
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Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
Suitable for people with soy or nut allergies.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 28 Sep. 2025
About 20 million Americans have food allergies, and 225 people die every year from anaphylaxis after severe reactions to food, insect stings or bites, medications or other substances.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2025
She was diagnosed with 20 to 30 food allergies, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and an MTHFR gene mutation.
—Brian Brant, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Some people, particularly those with latex allergies due to cross-reactivity, may also experience allergic reactions to the fruit such as throat itching, lip or tongue swelling, hives or even breathing difficulties.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
Which cities are the worst for allergies?
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 10 Apr. 2025
But for people with milk allergies or sensitivities, that missing ingredient on the label can turn a bag of chips into a health risk.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
To do this, the authors of the current work sought to survey all of the available studies that addressed the link between climate change and allergies.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
Suitable for people with soy or nut allergies.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 28 Sep. 2025
About 20 million Americans have food allergies, and 225 people die every year from anaphylaxis after severe reactions to food, insect stings or bites, medications or other substances.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2025
She was diagnosed with 20 to 30 food allergies, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and an MTHFR gene mutation.
—Brian Brant, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Some people, particularly those with latex allergies due to cross-reactivity, may also experience allergic reactions to the fruit such as throat itching, lip or tongue swelling, hives or even breathing difficulties.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
Which cities are the worst for allergies?
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 10 Apr. 2025
But for people with milk allergies or sensitivities, that missing ingredient on the label can turn a bag of chips into a health risk.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
To do this, the authors of the current work sought to survey all of the available studies that addressed the link between climate change and allergies.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allergies
dislikes
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Every team knows a great deal about their strengths and weaknesses, their likes and dislikes.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Allergies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allergies. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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