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 many reviewers, the device has even helped cut down on sneezing and stuffy noses, which is great for those who suffer from allergies.
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Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Long before humans understood viruses or allergies, organisms still needed a way to protect their delicate respiratory tissues from dust, pathogens, parasites, smoke, pollen and whatever else the environment happened to throw at them.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Venom allergy testing can help identify people at risk for severe reactions.
—Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 15 May 2026
When in use, fans can disperse allergens into the air, so keeping them clean can help improve the air quality in your home and help allergy sufferers breathe better.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
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Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Long before humans understood viruses or allergies, organisms still needed a way to protect their delicate respiratory tissues from dust, pathogens, parasites, smoke, pollen and whatever else the environment happened to throw at them.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Venom allergy testing can help identify people at risk for severe reactions.
—Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 15 May 2026
When in use, fans can disperse allergens into the air, so keeping them clean can help improve the air quality in your home and help allergy sufferers breathe better.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allergy
Noun
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Arati Menon, global digital director and therefore no Luddite, dislikes in-flight Wi-Fi altogether.—
Charlie Hobbs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 May 2026
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Now, Lucila works as a nanny for a Spanish woman who doesn’t much hide her dislike for Latin American workers.—
Carlos Aguilar,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
Noun
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The Soros’ announcement did not say how the foundations will define antisemitism — a point of contention on college campuses and in state legislatures where debates have raged over whether criticism of Israel amounts to hatred of Jewish people.—
James Pollard,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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The movie thus offers a complaint about the end results of Putinism, not about the ideas—the emotions, the enthusiasms, the resentments, the hatreds—that brought it about.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
Noun
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But distaste is found across the political spectrum, Gallup says.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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Thirteen years later, his distaste for the self-assuredness of tech leaders who reassured him all would be good seems prescient.—
Ron Kampeas,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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“Allergy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allergy. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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