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
Look for latex-free products or hypoallergenic stainless steel balls to avoid an allergic reaction.
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2025
Elevated heart rates can signal many things, from infections to allergic reactions, and catching these signs early can make all the difference.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
This involves testing a small area around the hairline, typically along the neck, and then waiting 48 to 72 hours to see if there’s an allergic reaction before dying the hair more fully.
—Anna Earl, Parents, 21 Apr. 2025
There are several health risks that can occur from moldy showers like allergic reactions, respiratory illnesses, and other irritations.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2025
Elevated heart rates can signal many things, from infections to allergic reactions, and catching these signs early can make all the difference.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
This involves testing a small area around the hairline, typically along the neck, and then waiting 48 to 72 hours to see if there’s an allergic reaction before dying the hair more fully.
—Anna Earl, Parents, 21 Apr. 2025
There are several health risks that can occur from moldy showers like allergic reactions, respiratory illnesses, and other irritations.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allergic
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If you’re seated at a gate where the next flight doesn’t leave for six hours, don’t be afraid to post up and get comfy.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Give it up for the queen of not being afraid to reference or not reference (but mostly reference).—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Man Utd fans explain their song of defiance United fans have turned to Bonnie Tyler in a season of heartache Mikel Arteta, Arsenal Mikel Arteta has been reluctant to discuss his own musical tastes publicly.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Ja-young not only realizes what’s going on but accepts her grandson’s decision, becoming a reluctant ally in the charade.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
19 Apr. 2025
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According to them, a chunk of that settlement, all of which was intended to be returned to state and federal coffers, was sent to the Hope Florida Foundation and eventually ended up in the hands of political groups that campaigned against the ballot measure, which Gov. DeSantis was also opposed to.—
Julia Manchester,
The Hill,
23 Apr. 2025
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Yet Democrats, for the most part, now remain firmly opposed to soda bans.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
15 Apr. 2025
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Bowles wasn’t afraid to ask for some help after being criticized for his poor clock management and being risk averse (at Cleveland in 2022, NFC division game at Detroit two years ago, overtime loss at Kansas City this past season).—
Rick Stroud,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2025
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Cryptocurrency Bitcoin rebounded Tuesday above the key psychological $80,000 mark, but pressure is expected to continue in the near-term as investors remain risk averse amid extreme market volatility, some analysts said.—
Medora Lee,
USA TODAY,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Allergic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allergic. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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