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 the complaint, the shipment of Xolair to the Michigan allergy center came from Campbell Heights Pharmacy in British Columbia, Canada.
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Melissa Lee,paige Tortorelli,scott Zamost, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
Severe food allergies were relayed to the front desk, butler, and kitchen on numerous occasions.
—Jake Emen, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026
Dust mite allergies are common.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent allergy reports show other tree pollens making an appearance, including ash, elm, and oak, which is a clear sign that spring tree blooms are just around the corner.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
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Melissa Lee,paige Tortorelli,scott Zamost, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
Severe food allergies were relayed to the front desk, butler, and kitchen on numerous occasions.
—Jake Emen, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026
Dust mite allergies are common.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent allergy reports show other tree pollens making an appearance, including ash, elm, and oak, which is a clear sign that spring tree blooms are just around the corner.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allergy
Noun
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Cole dislikes when stairs are carpeted or when the runner extends to the baluster and the wall.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
3 Mar. 2026
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This explanation is the consensus view, but a broader dislike for Jane Street among some in the crypto and financial world may be fueling claims the firm was complicit in the demise of Terraform Labs.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Most Iranians regard these forces with fear and hatred.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2026
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Following her father’s example, Stella learns to overcome her fear and show courage in the face of hatred and injustice.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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On Friday, family members of 15-year-old Aundre Loyd came to Juvenile Court in Hennepin County to make their distaste heard.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
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In the process, discussions of exactly what is objectionable about his industry tend to get lost in expressions of distaste for his type.—
Dan Brooks,
The Atlantic,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Allergy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allergy. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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