allergies

noun

plural of allergy
as in dislikes
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 allergies The foxes went down; the bandicoots and meat allergies popped up. — Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 Male trees produce excessive pollen that can trigger allergies and make your yard less enjoyable. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 July 2026 PureWine removes both the histamines and sulfites that trigger most common wine allergies. — ABC News, 29 June 2026 To manage your allergies, be sure to regulate your home environment. — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 2 July 2026 Like other cockroaches, Turkestan cockroaches can spread disease and trigger allergies, Clark Pest Control said. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2026 The new device is made up of 16 small gas-detecting sensors that identify slight variations in gas molecules including those of common food allergens like walnuts and peanuts that could be life-threatening for those with allergies. — Shirl Leigh june 26, New Atlas, 26 June 2026 How Reishi Mushrooms May Ease Allergies Seasonal allergies are essentially an immune system that has gone into overdrive, and reishi appears to work by helping that system find its balance again. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026
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dislikes
Noun
  • This marks, at least, the third time that a YouTube video featuring a monumental victory by Uso was overwhelmed with dislikes.
    — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
  • Likes and dislikes are registered immediately and shared with all involved.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
Definition of dislikes

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