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
Hemp seeds do have the risk of causing an allergic reaction, though hemp seed allergy is not common.
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Cynthia Sass, Health, 8 Sep. 2025
This is especially the case for people taking associated blood thinners or anti-inflammatory drugs, people allergic to Meloxicam or people with a pre-existing medical condition.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Food allergic reactions vary in severity from mild symptoms involving hives and lip swelling to severe, life-threatening symptoms, often called anaphylaxis, that may involve fatal respiratory problems and shock.
—Toby Meyjes, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
People with alpha-gal syndrome become allergic to red meat, including beef, pork and lamb.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
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Cynthia Sass, Health, 8 Sep. 2025
This is especially the case for people taking associated blood thinners or anti-inflammatory drugs, people allergic to Meloxicam or people with a pre-existing medical condition.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Food allergic reactions vary in severity from mild symptoms involving hives and lip swelling to severe, life-threatening symptoms, often called anaphylaxis, that may involve fatal respiratory problems and shock.
—Toby Meyjes, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
People with alpha-gal syndrome become allergic to red meat, including beef, pork and lamb.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allergic
Adjective
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Beck has a fluid, quick throwing motion and isn’t afraid to fit the ball into tight windows.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Luckily, the 2025 Emmys shows us that, now more than ever, men aren’t afraid to show a little personality in their red carpet looks.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Other teams have shown interest in trading for Kuminga, but the Warriors have been reluctant to accept any sign-and-trade offers.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Both characters struggle to forgive themselves for past mistakes and are reluctant to dive back into relationships.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Republicans are divided, with many firmly opposed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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The team has mentioned that as a possibility, and the prospect is not opposed.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In both circumstances involving Supertramp and The Police, avoidable interpersonal and legal conflict has taken center stage decades after the opposing parties dissolved their professional relationships.—
Mike Alleyne,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Shildt went with Cronenworth at shortstop Sunday based on the handedness of the opposing starter and Padres starter Dylan Cease’s propensity for inducing fly balls rather than an abundance of grounders.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Sep. 2025
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Underwood is too gifted to be hemmed in by a risk-averse game plan.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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But convincing risk-averse regulators to approve data-sharing, even anonymized, will be a major hurdle.—
Roomy Khan,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Allergic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allergic. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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