as in dislike
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 allergy
Still, Dayan said customers who have wheat allergies should return the snacks to Costco for a full refund.
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Saleen Martin, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Honey and garlic allergies are rare but possible.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2025
This antihistamine is commonly used to treat allergy symptoms, including runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Pineapple sensitivities may cause mild symptoms, such as nausea and upset stomach, while allergies may cause skin rashes and a swollen tongue or lips.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 11 Sep. 2025
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Saleen Martin, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Honey and garlic allergies are rare but possible.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2025
This antihistamine is commonly used to treat allergy symptoms, including runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Pineapple sensitivities may cause mild symptoms, such as nausea and upset stomach, while allergies may cause skin rashes and a swollen tongue or lips.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allergy
Noun
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Local Housing Restrictions Could Have National Political Impacts Opposition to private market-rate housing development remains strong among some progressives in New York, Los Angeles, and other cities, rooted in distrust and dislike of for-profit developers.—
Richard McGahey,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Clifton Powell has once again spoken candidly about his issues with Spike Lee, doubling down on past remarks while stressing that his criticism is rooted in business and not personal dislike.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This is another fatalistic image of the single track on which homosexual desire is condemned to run, love inevitably curdling into hatred.—
Garth Greenwell,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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Irish rap trio Kneecap has been banned from entering Canada, with the government accusing the group of allegedly promoting violence and hatred and supporting terrorist groups.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
19 Sep. 2025
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Or the public’s general distaste for being confronted with tetchy societal issues will still prevail; doom-scrolling should be done on one’s phone at home, not out in the world among other people.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Sep. 2025
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Cornell students, alumni and other Reddit users have largely expressed their distaste for the incident.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Allergy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allergy. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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