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
For those with a milk allergy or severe sensitivity, the undeclared ingredient could cause a life-threatening or deadly allergic reaction if consumed.
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Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2025
Recent Oscar wins by Eddie Redmayne and Rami Malek are a sign that Oscar voters aren’t allergic to men in their 30s (something Timmy will be in less than one year).
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2025
Also, lion’s mane is not without side effects—headaches, digestive discomfort and allergic reactions are somewhat common.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Read more Ice cream recall update as FDA issues highest risk warning
Chicken Caesar wrap recall over allergic reaction fears
Nationwide mac & cheese snack recall as FDA issues risk warning
Newsweek has previously compiled a list of recalls affecting H-E-B stores between October and December 2024.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
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Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2025
Recent Oscar wins by Eddie Redmayne and Rami Malek are a sign that Oscar voters aren’t allergic to men in their 30s (something Timmy will be in less than one year).
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2025
Also, lion’s mane is not without side effects—headaches, digestive discomfort and allergic reactions are somewhat common.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Read more Ice cream recall update as FDA issues highest risk warning
Chicken Caesar wrap recall over allergic reaction fears
Nationwide mac & cheese snack recall as FDA issues risk warning
Newsweek has previously compiled a list of recalls affecting H-E-B stores between October and December 2024.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allergic
Adjective
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Don’t be afraid to geek out: The happiest people don’t play it cool.—
Jessica Weiss, Contributor,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2025
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In that moment, McConaughey exemplified a leader who isn’t afraid to embrace vulnerability—a trait that can foster trust and authenticity in any leadership role.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Here is another gloomy spaceship, abounding in grim experiments and hostile personalities, with Pattinson once more playing a reluctant space traveller.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2025
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At nearly every turn, he’s been able to get away with it, often with the reluctant acquiescence of Western leaders, from George W. Bush to Angela Merkel, who looked away from his misdeeds for the sake of diplomatic comity.—
Bret Stephens,
The Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Though the board did not comment on Penn’s presentation during the Monday evening school board meeting, some school board members aren’t opposed to asking the county for more money.—
Nora O’Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2025
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Pushing openly for the overthrow of Henry, the gangs are opposed to the entry of the force into Haiti.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
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Oppenheimer’s trading desk pointed out last week that equity investors have generally become more risk averse this month amid growing political, macroeconomic and policy uncertainties.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
19 Feb. 2025
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Industry representatives and members of Congress have accused the FAA of being more risk averse than necessary, stifling innovation.—
Heather Vogell,
ProPublica,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Allergic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allergic. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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