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
Of course, anyone with sensitivities or allergies to either of the ingredients should avoid them to prevent potential adverse reactions.
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Lauren Manaker, SELF, 2 Apr. 2026
Learn more about the science behind viruses, allergies, vaccines, exercise, and many other influences on people’s health.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Curtains can collect dust over time, and could be a culprit behind your middle-of-the-night allergies.
—Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Some over‑the‑counter products that can pose risks include certain antihistamines, commonly found in allergy and cold remedies, nighttime sleep aids, motion sickness medications, and cough syrups, which can induce sleepiness or slow down cognitive function.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
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Lauren Manaker, SELF, 2 Apr. 2026
Learn more about the science behind viruses, allergies, vaccines, exercise, and many other influences on people’s health.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Curtains can collect dust over time, and could be a culprit behind your middle-of-the-night allergies.
—Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Some over‑the‑counter products that can pose risks include certain antihistamines, commonly found in allergy and cold remedies, nighttime sleep aids, motion sickness medications, and cough syrups, which can induce sleepiness or slow down cognitive function.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allergy
Noun
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James is hardly the first NBA player to speak about their dislike for Memphis hotels.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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According to Kylie, she's been advocating for the family of six to adopt a new cat, while Jason has expressed his dislike for cats to their kids.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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What was disturbing were people who sped past a foot away from elderly people, shouting obscenities with faces twisted in hatred.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Këkht Aräkh is not unique in his loneliness; the pain of being alone is as thematically central to DSBM as the hatred of Christianity.—
Sadie Sartini Garner,
Pitchfork,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Other users are sharing their distaste.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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Some of the Kennedys and others featured on the show have been vocal about their distaste for Love Story.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Allergy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allergy. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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