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
The parents’ brief meeting when Ray — clearly allergic to small talk — comes to pick up Colin on his bike is endearingly awkward.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
Not everyone is allergic to the same thing and some people are allergic to multiple allergens, including certain types of pollen, pet dander, insect bites, mold, dust and certain foods.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 15 May 2025
Consumers allergic to wheat, milk, or sesame are urged not to consume the affected products and should dispose them.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 10 May 2025
Key Takeaways Asian needle ants are on the rise and can be dangerous, as their sting can trigger serious allergic reactions.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2025
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
Not everyone is allergic to the same thing and some people are allergic to multiple allergens, including certain types of pollen, pet dander, insect bites, mold, dust and certain foods.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 15 May 2025
Consumers allergic to wheat, milk, or sesame are urged not to consume the affected products and should dispose them.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 10 May 2025
Key Takeaways Asian needle ants are on the rise and can be dangerous, as their sting can trigger serious allergic reactions.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allergic
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Moreover, Rocket has a relatively new CEO who wants to dominate the mortgage industry and is not afraid of technology, previously working at Intuit, PayPal, Groupon and Microsoft.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
24 May 2025
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The youngest cast member at the time, Williams set the tone for the raw emotion the show was not afraid to show over the years.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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While reluctant to leave his family and friends, he’s applied to faculty positions in Canada and France.—
Christina Larson,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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Even if Merz—whose coalition partner, the Social Democrats, is notoriously reluctant to fully commit to defense—can’t keep all of his promises, Germany will be a different kind of military player within a few years.—
Ian Bremmer,
Time,
24 May 2025
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The bill received a favorable vote of 59 in favor, 16 opposed, and four members not voting.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Rumor has it that the comic was never translated into English during the Cold War because Mafalda (or Quino) was too opposed to American intervention in Vietnam.—
Lily Meyer,
The Dial,
20 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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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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“Allergic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allergic. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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