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
If your pink eye is caused by seasonal allergies, steering clear of allergens (when possible) or treating it with certain antihistamine or anti-inflammatory eye drops can be helpful, says Epling.
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Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
If there’s any chance someone with a tree nut allergy will eat these chocolate drops, return them for a refund.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
When eggs are used as an ingredient, they can, at times, be swapped out, something that’s necessary for those with allergies or other dietary restrictions, and preferable for others.
—The Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2025
Nearly six percent of U.S. adults and eight percent of children have at least one food allergy, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
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Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
If there’s any chance someone with a tree nut allergy will eat these chocolate drops, return them for a refund.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
When eggs are used as an ingredient, they can, at times, be swapped out, something that’s necessary for those with allergies or other dietary restrictions, and preferable for others.
—The Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2025
Nearly six percent of U.S. adults and eight percent of children have at least one food allergy, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allergy
Noun
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Kennedy’s dislike for Carter stemmed from Carter’s refusal to give Kennedy, a party insider, a speaking role at the1976 convention which endorsed Carter, a party outsider, for president.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
2 Jan. 2025
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The track, performed by Glinda and Elphaba, humorously captures the characters' mutual dislike.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
12 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Hannah condemned hatred of Muslims in the strongest terms possible, and Pandith did the same against antisemitism.—
Hannah Rosenthal and David Saperstein,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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However, with new strains breaking out and lockdowns needing to be reinstated, Ardern quickly became a target of fringe groups like anti-vaxxers and far-right conspiracy theorists importing Trump’s hatred to the other side of the world.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2025
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One of the more intriguing elements is his apparent distaste for American military interventionism — a break with the hawkish neoconservatism seen during the Bush administration, when the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan began.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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Others planning to stay away cited a distaste for inaugurations, a loathing of Trump — and even fears for their safety.—
Mike Allen,
Axios,
14 Dec. 2024
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“Allergy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allergy. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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