1
as in desire
sexual appetite
had chaperones at the prom to discourage kids with an adolescent itch
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2
as in craving
a strong wish for something
has an itch to travel to far-off and exciting places
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3
as in lust
intense sexual desire
sailors on shore leave looking to satisfy the itch
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as in to annoy
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
don't let her snide put-downs and wisecracks itch you—just ignore her
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Recent Examples of itch
Diana Boyer, Outside Online, 13 Dec. 2024
Looking for an attraction that will scratch your Harry Potter sight-seeing itch and satisfy your travel companions?
—Diana Pearl, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Audrey Noble, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
There also may be discomfort, prickling, or an itching sensation at the site of the bite.
—CBS News, 4 Dec. 2024
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Noun
His itch to return to the sport began to creep back into our conversations once his wrists were free.
—Diana Boyer, Outside Online, 13 Dec. 2024
Looking for an attraction that will scratch your Harry Potter sight-seeing itch and satisfy your travel companions?
—Diana Pearl, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Verb
Everyone seems to be itching for a transformation and the hair color trends that experts predict will be huge in the new year have all of us welcoming change with open arms.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
There also may be discomfort, prickling, or an itching sensation at the site of the bite.
—CBS News, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for itch
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Ben Johnson has a ‘burning desire’ to be a head coach.Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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What’s certain, however, is that NASA, the commercial space sector, and nations around the globe are fomenting their desires to renew lunar exploration.Jackie Wattles, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
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Studies show that cigarettes with lower nicotine content reduce people’s dependence on nicotine and can help alleviate some of the cravings associated with withdrawal.Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2025
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Previous research has suggested that our food cravings originate from both the brain and the gut, but the science behind sugar cravings is complicated and scientists are not exactly sure what role gut microbes play.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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Ellen’s entire life has been a nightmare, haunted by Orlok and his diabolical lust.Erik Kain, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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Sometimes, the darkness was a lingering memory, whether from a massacre decades ago in My Lai, Vietnam, or from a 17th-century genocide on an island in Indonesia, with the slaughter driven by a lust for nutmeg.Bryant Rousseau, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
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The game was tied at 25 with 7:22 left in the first half, but Florida Southwestern was clearly annoyed by the constant pressure.CJ Moore, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Mostly we are annoyed by inane thickets of regulation and are suckers for a politician who vows to sweep them aside.Peter C. Baker, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Each release is a passion project that pays tribute to another adventure that Hamilton has partaken in, which inspired a new rum.Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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To call the four-part epic, Horizon: An American Saga a passion project for Costner is an understatement.Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025
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The brand marketers at CPGs often feel the urge to over-orchestrate content featuring their product.Srishti Sundram, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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How strong this urge feels can vary due to several factors, FitzD said, such as the position of the baby, whether the woman has given birth before, the size of the baby or if the mother has been administered any drugs such as an epidural.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Pretty much since the first day Fortnite Chapter 6 season 1 launched, players have been complaining that XP across the game’s various modes either felt nerfed or bugged.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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My eyes must have bugged all the way out of my head.Ben East, Outdoor Life, 28 Nov. 2024
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Excessive loss of fluids can lead to dehydration and contribute to symptoms like thirst, fatigue, and headache.Rosanna Sutherby, PharmD, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
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From my own observations, the enthusiasm and thirst of procurement professionals to learn and apply innovative practices from procurement was unmatched in 2024.Bruno Gralpois, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Itch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/itch. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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