as in dislike
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 allergy
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.
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Martha Bebinger, NPR, 9 Jan. 2026
Ahead of the front, temperatures surged into the 80s, breaking daily heat records over the past two days, while breezy conditions spread a haze of cedar pollen across Austin, aggravating seasonal allergies for many residents.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
Material Many menstrual cups are composed of medical-grade silicone, which is perfect for anyone with a latex allergy.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Key Takeaways Vitamin B12 is generally safe, but rare reactions like allergies or skin flare-ups can occur.
—Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2026
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Martha Bebinger, NPR, 9 Jan. 2026
Ahead of the front, temperatures surged into the 80s, breaking daily heat records over the past two days, while breezy conditions spread a haze of cedar pollen across Austin, aggravating seasonal allergies for many residents.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
Material Many menstrual cups are composed of medical-grade silicone, which is perfect for anyone with a latex allergy.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Key Takeaways Vitamin B12 is generally safe, but rare reactions like allergies or skin flare-ups can occur.
—Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allergy
Noun
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However, Morgan has indicated in interviews that another problem was a BBC executive’s dislike of the show.—
Rich Heldenfels,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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Trump’s fascination with fossil fuels and dislike of renewables, for whatever reason, is costing the country, and consumers and businesses, money.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Someone that was so divisive and creating content that was purely based on hatred.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Jan. 2026
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In the same collections of letters and other writing that record his intense hatred, there are also plenty of tender comments about his homeland.—
Amir Ahmadi Arian,
The Dial,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Allenby reassures him that his distaste is to be expected.—
Maureen Dowd,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
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There’s also a general distaste for how the tabloid press continues to operate.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Allergy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allergy. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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