as in dislikes
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 allergies
And everyone with food allergies now carries not just one, but two EpiPens, which is great.
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Torie Bosch, STAT, 25 Apr. 2026
How to protect yourself from allergies There are some things locals can do to protect themselves from symptoms.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Tree and grass pollens—the cause of spring and summer allergies—are most abundant in the evenings.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2026
How To Work These Foods Into Your Diet Managing your allergies through diet means choosing foods that support your immune system.
—Zia Sherrell, Health, 22 Apr. 2026
Sibling age gaps of less than four years were associated with a lower rate of allergies and asthma—likely because kids who are closer in age interact more often, sharing germs that improve their microbiome.
—Sara Novak, Scientific American, 21 Apr. 2026
Some individuals may have sensitivities or allergies, Ramping says, but it's generally considered safe when used appropriately.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026
If anyone in your household deals with seasonal allergies, this check is especially worth your time.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
Pollen and allergies The high tree and grass pollen count is making allergies unbearable for some.
—Tara Lynch, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Torie Bosch, STAT, 25 Apr. 2026
How to protect yourself from allergies There are some things locals can do to protect themselves from symptoms.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Tree and grass pollens—the cause of spring and summer allergies—are most abundant in the evenings.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2026
How To Work These Foods Into Your Diet Managing your allergies through diet means choosing foods that support your immune system.
—Zia Sherrell, Health, 22 Apr. 2026
Sibling age gaps of less than four years were associated with a lower rate of allergies and asthma—likely because kids who are closer in age interact more often, sharing germs that improve their microbiome.
—Sara Novak, Scientific American, 21 Apr. 2026
Some individuals may have sensitivities or allergies, Ramping says, but it's generally considered safe when used appropriately.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026
If anyone in your household deals with seasonal allergies, this check is especially worth your time.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
Pollen and allergies The high tree and grass pollen count is making allergies unbearable for some.
—Tara Lynch, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allergies
dislikes
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The company said the legal principles at stake affect every federal contractor whose views the government dislikes.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Power always revolves around the bloodlines, networks, fears, likes, and dislikes of the principals.—
Michael Sheridan,
Vanity Fair,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Allergies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allergies. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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