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 use of beef tallow on skin could also result in adverse side effects like sensitivity or allergic reactions.
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Victoria Moorhouse, Allure, 3 Dec. 2024
That said, the plant’s sap may produce a mild reaction in those allergic to latex.
—Kurt Snibbe, Orange County Register, 29 Nov. 2024
Those who are allergic can potentially experience trouble breathing, wheezing, hives, weakness, a rapid heartbeat, and/or dizziness.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 27 Nov. 2024
In extreme circumstances, exposure to egg could cause anaphylaxis, an extreme allergic reaction and life-threatening emergency requiring urgent medical attention and an immediate shot of adrenaline, also known as epinephrine.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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Victoria Moorhouse, Allure, 3 Dec. 2024
That said, the plant’s sap may produce a mild reaction in those allergic to latex.
—Kurt Snibbe, Orange County Register, 29 Nov. 2024
Those who are allergic can potentially experience trouble breathing, wheezing, hives, weakness, a rapid heartbeat, and/or dizziness.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 27 Nov. 2024
In extreme circumstances, exposure to egg could cause anaphylaxis, an extreme allergic reaction and life-threatening emergency requiring urgent medical attention and an immediate shot of adrenaline, also known as epinephrine.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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Alarmed, the complaint continues, the girls became afraid and pulled over near a Dollar General, just over a mile southeast of downtown Nashville.Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Expect lowball offers to come in here and there—and don't be deterred by them or afraid to turn them down.Michael Gargiulo, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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As a result of these operational headaches, many organizations are reluctant to patch software in a timely manner.Austin Gadient, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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While late-stage startups have been reluctant to take the public market leap, investors are showing a growing appetite for tech.Jordan Novet, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
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Sentiment differs although the majority of the board, including importantly from all-powerful India, are opposed to Afghanistan being sanctioned.Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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At the time, the actress was under the control of MGM studio head Louis B. Mayer, who was opposed to her starting a romantic relationship with Rose.Haley Van Horn, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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In finance, when a market crash occurs, investors become structurally risk averse, run for safe assets and generally retract positions.Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Tokyo worries that Washington will grow risk averse along the rimland as China’s capacity to conduct precision strikes against the continental United States continues to increase, allowing Beijing to dial up the pressure without drawing an American response.Kyle Balzer, Foreign Affairs, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Allergic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allergic. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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