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
The recall stems from undeclared sulfites, which can trigger severe allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
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Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
The only treatment to quell the allergic reaction is epinephrine, which historically has been administered through shots or auto-injectors, such as the EpiPen.
—Natallie Rocha, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025
The vaccine itself has a small risk of side effects: For every 10,000 people who get the MMR vaccine, 0.035 will have serious allergic reactions, according to vaccine safety data.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2025
Coughing Wheezing Difficulty breathing Anaphylaxis Food Intolerance Symptoms Abdominal pain and cramps
Diarrhea
Nausea
Gas
Bloating
Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction that can come on rapidly.
—Corinne Savides Happel, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025
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Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
The only treatment to quell the allergic reaction is epinephrine, which historically has been administered through shots or auto-injectors, such as the EpiPen.
—Natallie Rocha, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025
The vaccine itself has a small risk of side effects: For every 10,000 people who get the MMR vaccine, 0.035 will have serious allergic reactions, according to vaccine safety data.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2025
Coughing Wheezing Difficulty breathing Anaphylaxis Food Intolerance Symptoms Abdominal pain and cramps
Diarrhea
Nausea
Gas
Bloating
Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction that can come on rapidly.
—Corinne Savides Happel, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allergic
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Inside the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, vital support staff are gone, international partnerships have been strained, and workers are afraid to discuss threats to democracy that they’re now prohibited from countering.—
Eric Geller,
WIRED,
13 Mar. 2025
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Go Dark Don't be afraid to add bits of gothic drama to bring a moody, mysterious sense to your home.—
Maggie Gillette,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Mar. 2025
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Speaking with InStyle, Johansson said she’s become a reluctant voice in the AI conversation but won’t back down either.—
Elizabeth Stanton,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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Even within the Senate, Democrats were reluctant to defend Schumer's decision.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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The first half of the series is fundamentally opposed to the second.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, 41% of Republicans support this plan, while a plurality, 49%, are opposed.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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Cryptocurrency Bitcoin rebounded Tuesday above the key psychological $80,000 mark, but pressure is expected to continue in the near-term as investors remain risk averse amid extreme market volatility, some analysts said.—
Medora Lee,
USA TODAY,
11 Mar. 2025
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This can be addressed with positive reinforcement, keeping their training constant and avoiding punishments of any sorts, which will likely have averse results.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Allergic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allergic. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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