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
Probiotics can help restore balance in the gut microbiome, supporting a healthier immune response to allergens, reducing inflammation, and relieving allergy symptoms.
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Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 12 May 2025
For many people, eating something sweet is preferable to daily nasal sprays and allergy pills, for instance.
—Jeremy Tanner, The Hill, 10 May 2025
This applies to both prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, like pain relievers, allergy pills, and cold medicine.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025
The research, conducted in Finland, is the first of its kind to directly link maternal avocado consumption with a lower likelihood of infant food allergies.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
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Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 12 May 2025
For many people, eating something sweet is preferable to daily nasal sprays and allergy pills, for instance.
—Jeremy Tanner, The Hill, 10 May 2025
This applies to both prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, like pain relievers, allergy pills, and cold medicine.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025
The research, conducted in Finland, is the first of its kind to directly link maternal avocado consumption with a lower likelihood of infant food allergies.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allergy
Noun
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Both players have played down the rivalry, but their fan bases are often vociferous in their dislike of the opposing player.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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On TikTok, users have recently begun lining up their dislikes and branding them with an eye-catching term: propaganda.—
Nicole Stock,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
Noun
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No more tolerance of hatred, no more mercy for criminals.—
Sarah Beth Hensley,
ABC News,
28 May 2025
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Antisemitism, hatred and terrorism must be stopped, lest our civilization fall into the abyss.—
Diane Gensler,
Baltimore Sun,
26 May 2025
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President Donald Trump is once again letting his distaste for Bruce Springsteen be known after the musician slammed him and his administration during two recent concerts.—
Anna Chan,
Billboard,
21 May 2025
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Though the actor doesn’t have social media, Hagner isn't shy about sharing sweet tributes to her husband on Instagram — often poking fun at his distaste for sharing his life publicly.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Allergy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allergy. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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