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
Raw dairy, his farm has claimed, could cure, treat or prevent myriad diseases and ailments, from diabetes and ear infections to allergies, eczema and arthritis.
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CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Roughly 450,000 Americans are estimated to have developed the allergy, according to a 2023 study by the the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 13 June 2026
Diphenhydramine is the active ingredient in popular allergy and sleep medications, including Benadryl and Zzzquil.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Dietary requirements and allergies are well catered for.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Roughly 450,000 Americans are estimated to have developed the allergy, according to a 2023 study by the the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 13 June 2026
Diphenhydramine is the active ingredient in popular allergy and sleep medications, including Benadryl and Zzzquil.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Dietary requirements and allergies are well catered for.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allergy
Noun
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Now Democrats hope to channel Americans’ dislike for the current conflict, with its high gas prices and unclear benefits, into electoral gain.—
Missy Ryan,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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McCarron came to Minnesota with a pre-loaded dislike of Dallas from his time with the Predators, and getting past the Stars was a nice bonus.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
9 June 2026
Noun
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His sophisticated taste and hatred for carbs always brought a little humor to the job.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
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The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, has called for calm, but several far-right personalities in Great Britain and the United States—including Elon Musk—have used the attack to foment hatred against immigrants.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
Noun
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In certain instances, fans aren’t alone in their distaste for a show’s finale.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 June 2026
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Many users expressed a distaste for the administration's post about the incident.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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“Allergy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allergy. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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