ALLERGIES Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

allergies

noun

plural of allergy

as in dislikes

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 allergies Colds and allergies have similar symptoms like sneezing, runny noses and watery eyes, which is why they can both be treated by a histamine-blocking medication that can help dry up your sinuses. — Andee Tagle, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026 Those with pollen allergies can experience oral allergy syndrome, a mild reaction to certain foods that occurs when the immune system mistakes them for pollen. — Erica Sloan, Washington Post, 14 Oct. 2026 Pregnancy, breastfeeding, immune conditions, and relevant allergies. — Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026 Red eyeliner has been building momentum since the spring, when a scarlet waterline on anyone other than Zendaya might have been mistaken for severe allergies. — Marci Robin, Allure, 5 Oct. 2026 Each patient is unique,with different preferences, histories, and allergies that AI may not notice at first. — Esha Desai, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026 Madison, a server in New York City, greets every table by asking about each diner’s allergies. — Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2026 Some People May Have Allergy Problems Though pear allergies may seem rare, adverse reactions to this fruit are possible. — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2026 For households dealing with dust-mite allergies or asthma, hotter water matters. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026

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dislikes

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The only companies that have to worry about a federal antitrust prosecution at this point are those that Trump fiercely dislikes.

— James Surowiecki, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026
Prinstein, who was set to testify at the trial on Monday, says that constant notifications about likes and dislikes don't suit the developing pre-teen and teen brain.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026

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