as in afraid
having a natural dislike for something
a lover of the outdoors who claims to be allergic to desk jobs
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Recent Examples of allergic
The viscount died due to an allergic reaction from a bee sting, which was featured in Anthony and Kate Sharma's love story.
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Lia Beck, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
But if your kid is allergic to pink, perhaps consider Ludwig The Teal Frog Holding Rose as a cute alternative.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
Some people could have an allergic reaction to it, says Vasagar, who recommends testing the product on a small patch of skin before using it on large areas of your body.
—Erica Sweeney, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
Offices that disclose the dog’s presence in advance and offer alternative appointments for allergic or fearful patients report few problems.
—Henry I. Miller, STAT, 28 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for allergic
Lia Beck, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
But if your kid is allergic to pink, perhaps consider Ludwig The Teal Frog Holding Rose as a cute alternative.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
Some people could have an allergic reaction to it, says Vasagar, who recommends testing the product on a small patch of skin before using it on large areas of your body.
—Erica Sweeney, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
Offices that disclose the dog’s presence in advance and offer alternative appointments for allergic or fearful patients report few problems.
—Henry I. Miller, STAT, 28 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for allergic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allergic
Adjective
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What happens to the funding for buses and light rail when people are afraid to ride them, and no one buys bus tickets?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
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Too Much Wall Art Wall art is a great way to make a space feel more complete, but don't be afraid to leave some blank space here and there.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The report warned that neglect is often minimized within the child welfare system, where it can be conflated with poverty and social workers may be reluctant to penalize poor or minority parents who are juggling multiple jobs.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
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The video drew a strong response from Republican lawmakers, who often are reluctant to criticize the leader of their party.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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McFadden, whose opposed state legislation requiring more cooperation from sheriffs with federal immigration authorities, told the committee his office follows the law.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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But Republicans are still opposed to mandates that officers remove their masks.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Drone soccer requires pilots to maneuver spherical drones through an opposing goal.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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Opponent-process theory, refined in the seventies by the psychologists Richard Solomon and John Corbit, holds that the body balances out the high of a drug with the opposing force of a comedown or a withdrawal.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This is a cautionary tale of the risks of being risk-averse.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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His films are either kid-addictive or kid-averse.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Allergic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allergic. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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