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Recent Examples of hypersensitivity
Much of that expansion has been driven by customers dealing with sensory overload, including people with ADHD, autism, and other forms of hypersensitivity.
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Time Contributors, Time, 27 Apr. 2026
But, in this age of AI hype and hypersensitivity, that ambition is already sparking debate.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Understanding the exact ways proteins like TRPM8 or TRPV1 work could help scientists develop specific blockers that would treat hypersensitivity without depriving people of normal temperature sensation.
—Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 25 Mar. 2026
And when a restaurant fails to manage allergens carefully, and a customer has a reaction, the results can range widely from uncomfortable swelling and hives to life-threatening anaphylaxis, a life-threatening acute hypersensitivity reaction that requires immediate treatment at a hospital.
—K. H. Koehler, Ascend Agency, 18 Mar. 2026
That’s because for some, the driver for an eating disorder has less to do with body image and more to do with sensory hypersensitivity or the need for rigid eating rituals.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2026
The African American community has a hypersensitivity to antipsychotic drugs, more than most groups.
—Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 27 Jan. 2026
An irritating product or excessive use of active ingredients can quickly push skin into a state of hypersensitivity.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
Their symptoms come from irritated or tight pelvic floor muscles, nerve hypersensitivity, stress or prolonged sitting — problems that don’t show up on urine tests or cultures.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 26 Dec. 2025
Time Contributors, Time, 27 Apr. 2026
But, in this age of AI hype and hypersensitivity, that ambition is already sparking debate.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Understanding the exact ways proteins like TRPM8 or TRPV1 work could help scientists develop specific blockers that would treat hypersensitivity without depriving people of normal temperature sensation.
—Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 25 Mar. 2026
And when a restaurant fails to manage allergens carefully, and a customer has a reaction, the results can range widely from uncomfortable swelling and hives to life-threatening anaphylaxis, a life-threatening acute hypersensitivity reaction that requires immediate treatment at a hospital.
—K. H. Koehler, Ascend Agency, 18 Mar. 2026
That’s because for some, the driver for an eating disorder has less to do with body image and more to do with sensory hypersensitivity or the need for rigid eating rituals.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2026
The African American community has a hypersensitivity to antipsychotic drugs, more than most groups.
—Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 27 Jan. 2026
An irritating product or excessive use of active ingredients can quickly push skin into a state of hypersensitivity.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
Their symptoms come from irritated or tight pelvic floor muscles, nerve hypersensitivity, stress or prolonged sitting — problems that don’t show up on urine tests or cultures.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 26 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypersensitivity
sensitivity
Noun
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Recognizing diet sensitivity issues is important for every brand.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Hormonal changes throughout a woman’s life, different anatomy of the airway and differences in sensitivity to higher levels of carbon dioxide in the blood compared to men all suggest that more research and better tools are needed to improve healthcare for women with sleep apnea.—
Erika Yamazaki,
The Conversation,
6 May 2026
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“Hypersensitivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypersensitivity. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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