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
On the extreme end, the reactions can be life-threatening, as with other common food allergies like peanuts.
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CBS News,
19 June 2026
Carmen says the accumulation of cells and mites, as well as environmental debris, can largely increase allergies or worsen asthma for many people, so weekly changes are important.
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Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
Harvard Health reports the associations may stretch well beyond the gut, from autoimmune diseases like lupus, type 1 diabetes and multiple sclerosis to chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, arthritis, allergies, asthma, acne, obesity and even mental illness.
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Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
Air purifiers are most important for people with pre-existing respiratory and cardiac conditions, including allergies, asthma, obstructive sleep apnea, lung disease, and heart disease.
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Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for allergy
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Carmen says the accumulation of cells and mites, as well as environmental debris, can largely increase allergies or worsen asthma for many people, so weekly changes are important.
—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
Harvard Health reports the associations may stretch well beyond the gut, from autoimmune diseases like lupus, type 1 diabetes and multiple sclerosis to chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, arthritis, allergies, asthma, acne, obesity and even mental illness.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
Air purifiers are most important for people with pre-existing respiratory and cardiac conditions, including allergies, asthma, obstructive sleep apnea, lung disease, and heart disease.
—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for allergy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allergy
Noun
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This dislike of ‘triple U’ in medieval texts is in fact still active in English spelling today.
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Of those, over 426,000 people chose a third, no-name option on the ballot that allows voters to express dislike of both candidates.
Noun
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Police investigations showed that the pair are suspected of displaying seditious items and selling publications with seditious content inside the shop, including materials inciting hatred against the city's government, the judiciary and law enforcement agencies, the government said.
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Not drinking seemed to me synonymous with a hatred of pleasure, a fascist quest for purity.
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His distaste for the wealthy is not an uncommon feeling in the country, his defense argued.
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In a September 2025 interview with Hollywood Authentic, Watson looked back on her career and her distaste for specific aspects of working in the entertainment industry that extended beyond acting on screen.
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“Allergy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allergy. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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