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
The Mean Girls actor also discussed why wiping Belly’s mouth in such a sensual way wasn’t only risky because she’s set to marry his brother, but because his character also has a peach allergy.
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Angel Saunders, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Managing allergies often requires a combination of lifestyle changes and medications.
—Advertorial, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2025
According to reports in the Tribune, the fine particulate matter from wildfire smoke can cause irritation of the eyes and respiratory system, with symptoms mimicking allergies or the common cold.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
Some food reactions may not be true allergies, but could relate to environmental exposures, microbiome changes, or chemical sensitivity, Zafar noted.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
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Angel Saunders, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Managing allergies often requires a combination of lifestyle changes and medications.
—Advertorial, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2025
According to reports in the Tribune, the fine particulate matter from wildfire smoke can cause irritation of the eyes and respiratory system, with symptoms mimicking allergies or the common cold.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
Some food reactions may not be true allergies, but could relate to environmental exposures, microbiome changes, or chemical sensitivity, Zafar noted.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allergy
Noun
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And his noted dislike of Trump may help avoid his push being seen as helping the President.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
7 Aug. 2025
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Despite their dislike for hugging, canines do enjoy affection on their own terms.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
Noun
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However, Kelly’s hatred towards Beyoncé is well-documented and the singer’s fans have noticed.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The Republican Party has nothing positive to say about any person, place or thing that Trump disparages in his rants of hatred.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The showrunner has flaunted his distaste for mainstream Hollywood, and the feeling may be mutual: this summer, his six ongoing series were once again snubbed by the Emmys.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
8 Aug. 2025
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Schlereth, who played in the NFL long before analytics were introduced, expressed his distaste for the usage of metrics.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
31 July 2025
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“Allergy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allergy. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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