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
In early March, Toska had a second allergic reaction.
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Andrew Jones, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
The 18-year-old had to get medical attention, ultimately receiving a steroid shot to counteract the allergic reaction.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Earlier this week, the court heard that Ghost suffered cold urticaria after a swim on Bondi Beach, a condition that effectively renders people allergic to cold water.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, according to the BBC, the court heard from MacInnes’ lawyer that Ghost had an allergic reaction to the water at Bondi Beach, and so MacInnes ran a hot bath for Ghost, who had got into a shower to warm up.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
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Andrew Jones, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
The 18-year-old had to get medical attention, ultimately receiving a steroid shot to counteract the allergic reaction.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Earlier this week, the court heard that Ghost suffered cold urticaria after a swim on Bondi Beach, a condition that effectively renders people allergic to cold water.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, according to the BBC, the court heard from MacInnes’ lawyer that Ghost had an allergic reaction to the water at Bondi Beach, and so MacInnes ran a hot bath for Ghost, who had got into a shower to warm up.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allergic
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Umpires, afraid of being overturned, or at least, more aware of the new zone and its limitations, have been calling fewer strikes.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Almost half are personally afraid of losing their job to AI, ranking it among the most acute individual stressors measured in the survey.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Data on how many of those belong to eligible voters is hard to come by, but CNN heard from more than a dozen voters who said they had been struck off the list and were unable to get back on due to unclear rules and reluctant local officials.—
Esha Mitra,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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The recent artificial intelligence boom and the investment required to develop it is also making companies reluctant to hire.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Polling shows Americans are similarly opposed to that plan, with 52% against the project, including 41% who strongly oppose it.—
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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According to our survey results, Florida Democrats are intensely opposed to gerrymandering for partisan purposes when it is framed as benefiting Republicans.—
Daniel A. Smith,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2026
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Throughout the ballpark, Padres jerseys far outnumbered those worn in support of the opposing Arizona Diamondbacks.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Plays in the opposing offenses’ backfield, attacking style, team captain, really impactful player.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
26 Apr. 2026
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The trend reflects Gen Z’s tendency to be more risk-averse than other generations.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Supplements And Medications Carson is also averse to keeping supplements and medications on the kitchen counter rather than tucking these bottles out of sight.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Allergic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allergic. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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