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
According to an old study by Dennis Ownby, MD, a pediatrician and former head of the allergy and immunology department of the Medical College of Georgia, in Augusta, having multiple pets actually decreases a child's risk of developing certain allergies.
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Bill Strickland, Parents, 8 Feb. 2026
As an anti-inflammatory, curcumin may improve joint pain, neurodegenerative conditions, and allergies.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 6 Feb. 2026
There's also a risk of anaphylaxis with a milk allergy.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
In rare cases, stevia may cause an allergic reaction, particularly in individuals with a history of ragweed allergy.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2026
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Bill Strickland, Parents, 8 Feb. 2026
As an anti-inflammatory, curcumin may improve joint pain, neurodegenerative conditions, and allergies.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 6 Feb. 2026
There's also a risk of anaphylaxis with a milk allergy.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
In rare cases, stevia may cause an allergic reaction, particularly in individuals with a history of ragweed allergy.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allergy
Noun
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That led to Chiefs and Patriots fans bonding on X (formerly Twitter) about their dislike of Bills Mafia.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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Shared activities like watching a common television show can help promote high relationship satisfaction by providing an opportunity to connect while exploring each other’s likes and dislikes.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Feb. 2026
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Emily Brontë’s novel is a book that stains — its emotions seep through generations, its hatreds metastasize, its love transforms into something unholy and permanent.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Talmud teaches that Jerusalem was destroyed not only because of hatred, but because of sinat chinam, baseless hatred fueled by moral absolutism.—
Rabbi Bruce D. Forman,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
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And right before the big show, Jake Paul tweeted his distaste.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
9 Feb. 2026
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The pro football experts pretty much agree with me, their distaste for this franchise leading to its renowned owner and legendary coach being snubbed in in recent voting for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Allergy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allergy. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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