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
Symptoms of food allergies include hives, flushed skin, itchy sensation in the mouth, tongue swelling and vomiting, among others.
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Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
The performance rating can vary, from basic whole-home coverage (typically MERV 8-10) to high-efficiency particulate capture (typically MERV 11-13) which is best suited for allergy and asthma sufferers.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 31 May 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
Gluten is safe for most people, but those with celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, or wheat allergies should avoid it.
—Christina Manian, Health, 29 May 2026
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Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
The performance rating can vary, from basic whole-home coverage (typically MERV 8-10) to high-efficiency particulate capture (typically MERV 11-13) which is best suited for allergy and asthma sufferers.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 31 May 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
Gluten is safe for most people, but those with celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, or wheat allergies should avoid it.
—Christina Manian, Health, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allergy
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When Silas Khatri, heir to Noctis, the most powerful coven in the world, arrives to take Aestas to task for some of their more unconventional practices, Katherine’s dislike for him reaches blistering levels.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
1 June 2026
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Votes for Valencia supporters as well as those of other candidates are now up for grabs — and they’re not necessarily being driven by policy, but polarization and dislike of other candidates.—
Catherine Ellis,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Monday showed why the Middle East’s generational hatreds are so often treacherous for American presidents.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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More deeply, San Diego’s Muslims have been puzzling over the roots of the hatred that sent two young men into a holy place with the intent to commit mass murder.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Many users expressed a distaste for the administration's post about the incident.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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In 2019, the first operator in the capital, Jump, expressed distaste that the City Council was considering such a requirement.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2026
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“Allergy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allergy. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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