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
Part of the reason for her caution, Keet says, is that her own research has found families haven't been fully implementing the new guidelines, in many cases due to fear that exposing an infant to peanut products might also endanger a sibling or parent who's allergic.
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NPR, 21 Oct. 2025
Today, the guidelines suggest that caregivers should introduce egg, peanut, and other major food allergens to children without a history of allergic reactions at 4 to 6 months.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 20 Oct. 2025
The popcorn may contain undeclared peanuts, posing a serious risk of allergic reactions.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 20 Oct. 2025
Those who have experienced an allergic reaction after consuming the product should seek medical attention immediately.
—News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
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NPR, 21 Oct. 2025
Today, the guidelines suggest that caregivers should introduce egg, peanut, and other major food allergens to children without a history of allergic reactions at 4 to 6 months.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 20 Oct. 2025
The popcorn may contain undeclared peanuts, posing a serious risk of allergic reactions.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 20 Oct. 2025
Those who have experienced an allergic reaction after consuming the product should seek medical attention immediately.
—News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allergic
Adjective
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After long mornings at my father’s bedside, my mother and I arrived at Confiserie Sprüngli weary and afraid.—
Aleksandra Crapanzano,
The Atlantic,
27 Oct. 2025
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And while Parker wasn’t afraid of no ghosts, what about Huey Lewis’ lawyers?—
Joe Lynch,
Billboard,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Less housing as private capital is reluctant to invest.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Muschiettis were reluctant to share details about the series’ long term future, though the book provides hints about what happened in Derry during Pennywise’s previous cycles.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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And this is way up from the uncertainty expressed by Californians back in August when the Institute of Governmental Studies at the University of California, Berkeley found that 48% of Californians supported it versus 32% opposed.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
26 Oct. 2025
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Perez, meanwhile, has remained firmly opposed to almost everything La Liga or its president proposes.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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However, as the wedding got closer, both Megan and Jordan expressed hesitation over their opposing personalities and lives.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Neo Trad The Neo Trad faction explores traditionalist values, aesthetics and gender roles—but for two opposing reasons.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Risk averse There are several reasons to believe the exits up front will be Lazar and Howard.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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That’s significant because the nation’s top circuits are usually loath to program films from the theatrical-averse Netflix.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Allergic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allergic. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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