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Recent Examples of hypersensitivity
For certain foods or substances that cause allergies or other hypersensitivity reactions, there are more specific labeling requirements.
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Toby Meyjes, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Toby Meyjes, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypersensitivity
sensitivity
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Other reasons to seek additional care can include continued irritation, watering, burning, eye pain, mucus discharge, sensitivity to light, reduced vision and any flaking, discharge or sores on the eye or eyelid.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Pose was groundbreaking in many ways, but the FX drama deserves credit for being one of very few shows to depict the HIV-positive experience with sensitivity and a sense of dignity.—
James Factora,
Them.,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Hypersensitivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypersensitivity. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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