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
Climate Change Could Boost Allergens For allergy sufferers, plant pollen triggers the immune system.
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 7 Apr. 2025
The college added that more than 100 million Americans report having allergy symptoms.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025
There are also more aggressive interventions for people with severe allergies who don’t respond to other medicines like desensitization therapy, also known as allergy shots.
—Umair Irfan, Wired News, 5 Apr. 2025
These allergens must be clearly identified on food labels as the failure to do so could pose a serious health risk to individuals with allergies.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 7 Apr. 2025
The college added that more than 100 million Americans report having allergy symptoms.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025
There are also more aggressive interventions for people with severe allergies who don’t respond to other medicines like desensitization therapy, also known as allergy shots.
—Umair Irfan, Wired News, 5 Apr. 2025
These allergens must be clearly identified on food labels as the failure to do so could pose a serious health risk to individuals with allergies.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allergy
Noun
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When someone in your workplace seems to harbor dislike for you, the tension can be palpable and can effect your productivity, as well as the team’s morale.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The 26-year-old woman spoke candidly on Reddit about her dislike of her 24-year-old sister’s boyfriend, 34.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Love has triumphed over hatred, light over darkness and truth over falsehood.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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While highlighting the vicious cycle of ethnic hatred, Gavin strives for impartiality.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Aimee Lou Wood, our beloved Chelsea, went on Instagram Stories with her distaste for Sarah Sherman’s impression.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2025
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Fans are livid and continue to post on X, formerly known as Twitter, to express their distaste.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Allergy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allergy. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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