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 was initiated after the firm received 11 consumer reports of allergic reaction, the FDA release said.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
The products were recalled due to undeclared milk, soy, wheat, sesame, synthetic dye, and almonds that could lead to allergic reactions, according to an announcement the company shared through the FDA.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
Anaphylaxis is a sudden, serious, and life-threatening allergic reaction.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 31 Jan. 2025
At present, no allergic reactions have been reported.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
The products were recalled due to undeclared milk, soy, wheat, sesame, synthetic dye, and almonds that could lead to allergic reactions, according to an announcement the company shared through the FDA.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
Anaphylaxis is a sudden, serious, and life-threatening allergic reaction.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 31 Jan. 2025
At present, no allergic reactions have been reported.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allergic
Adjective
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In his four years in charge of the Mavericks, Harrison hasn’t been afraid to take big swings.—
C. Clark, M. Vorkunov and F. Katz,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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Moving safely from the clouds to this perch required a steep angle, a dexterous pilot, and passengers more afraid of missing the film festival than of death upon impact.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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But there is still hope among nine-game advocates that television money will come through and move the reluctant to agree to expand.—
The Athletic College Football,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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That reluctant to juice demand is exemplified by a wide gap in fiscal policies, namely the willingness to spend more than what comes in from tax revenue.—
BYJason Ma,
Fortune,
16 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The people who are opposed to aid should realize that this is a very powerful source of strength for us.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2025
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Similarly, 69% of respondents with a college education were opposed to the order, while a smaller majority of those without a college education, 56%, were also opposed.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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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The Houthis’ announcement likely won't be enough to encourage a marked increase in shipping on this route because carriers are risk averse.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Allergic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allergic. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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