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
Swimmer's itch is a skin rash caused by an allergic reaction to microscopic parasites that infect some birds and mammals, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 3 July 2025
Further research suggests but does not confirm that inhaling directly from nitrous oxide canisters may cause lesions in the lungs or allergic reactions from breathing in microscopic particles of metals like zinc and aluminum.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
But bites are painful, like a bee sting, and can cause a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Anderson added that consumers should consider where the mouth tape is made and what adhesive is used, to prevent skin irritation and allergic reactions.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 25 June 2025
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Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 3 July 2025
Further research suggests but does not confirm that inhaling directly from nitrous oxide canisters may cause lesions in the lungs or allergic reactions from breathing in microscopic particles of metals like zinc and aluminum.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
But bites are painful, like a bee sting, and can cause a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Anderson added that consumers should consider where the mouth tape is made and what adhesive is used, to prevent skin irritation and allergic reactions.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allergic
Adjective
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Don't be afraid to talk about your fears with family members, friends, a counselor or others who can offer emotional support.—
Sam Woodward,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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The revelation helps explain why the giant snakes — which can grow to 18 feet in Florida — are not afraid to swallow creatures that are nearly equal in size, experts say.—
Mark Price
July 11,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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The band is reluctant to get into too many other details of Lydon’s behavior on that tour.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
12 July 2025
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Our evaluation might be incorrect, and investors may be reluctant to assign a higher valuation to P&G due to its recent decline in sales.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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The two holidays are ideologically opposed: Canada Day celebrates the country’s 1867 confederation under British law, while July Fourth celebrates a violent revolution against the crown.—
Zack Beauchamp,
Vox,
2 July 2025
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Top Georgia Republicans have been mostly silent, while Georgia’s two Democratic U.S. senators are staunchly opposed.—
Glen Luke Flanagan,
Fortune,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Now the video board has become an integral part of Wrigley, like the bleachers, the ivy and its older, technologically averse relative, the 88-year-old center field scoreboard built by Bill Veeck.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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The authors contend that stock returns are related to the amount of daylight and that shorter days cause many to become more risk averse.—
Bob Pisani,
CNBC,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Allergic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allergic. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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