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
Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
Who doesn’t get that itch to wear a new addition to your closet for weeks straight?
—Ana Serrano, Glamour, 17 Jan. 2025
Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
The big picture: Open statewide seats are rare — the last time a U.S. Senate seat was open in Minnesota was 2008 — and there's a deep bench of state Democrats itching for a shot at a bigger gig.
—Torey Van Oot, Axios, 14 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The move into coaching Johnson’s itch to jump back into football coincided in 2009 with Boston College hiring offensive coordinator Gary Tranquill, who had been North Carolina’s offensive coordinator under Bunting.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
Who doesn’t get that itch to wear a new addition to your closet for weeks straight?
—Ana Serrano, Glamour, 17 Jan. 2025
Verb
For those who itch for the next adventure, to immerse themselves in another culture, being a digital nomad is worth all the hurdles.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
The big picture: Open statewide seats are rare — the last time a U.S. Senate seat was open in Minnesota was 2008 — and there's a deep bench of state Democrats itching for a shot at a bigger gig.
—Torey Van Oot, Axios, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for itch
Noun
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Mister Romantic may be an equal-opportunity flirt, but there’s no carnal undercurrent to his desires.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Rolling Stone,
15 Mar. 2025
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The fact that the session is filmed for consumption by the very public Alec claims to want to avoid does seem at cross-purposes with his expressed desire.—
Naomi Fry,
The New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Their natural sweetness can satisfy your sweet tooth cravings without providing excessive calories.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN,
Health,
13 Mar. 2025
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Citrus America is helping retailers satisfy shoppers’ cravings for fresher, healthier products while redefining expectations along the way.—
Kody Boye,
USA TODAY,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Her own relationship to religion forced her to contend with an inclination toward stifling (or at least judging) normal feelings of yearning and lust.—
Amanda Petrusich,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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Then again, lust in music, art and literature is one of Vienna’s great gifts to the world.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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With Connecticut facing the possibility of exceeding the cap by $61 million, Lamont is reining in spending, annoying some liberal Democrats who note that the state is simultaneously looking at a budget surplus.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2025
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Also keeping with that theme are tons of Marvel references to the point that Mara (who starred in 2015’s Fantastic Four) was likely getting annoyed.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2025
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This shift means more opportunities for students to pursue their passions and build meaningful careers.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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With passion, the filmmakers expose the lasting imprints of colonialism while celebrating activism and the fight of two female friends for truly accessible public spaces; places where people can engage with their own narratives and histories.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Often, the urge to control how things unfold leads to frustration, impulsive decisions and unnecessary stress.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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But even if your last wet T-shirt contest is safely in the rearview mirror, there’s still the urge to shake off winter and welcome the sunshine.—
Jessica Iredale,
airmail.news,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The movie's famous final scene sees Hackman's character playing the saxophone after his paranoia has led him to destroy his entire apartment to see if it was bugged.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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Drew played in our first game and had a good game versus Santa Teresa, but he’s got a shoulder injury that’s been bugging him.—
Christian Babcock,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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The track finds Rocky taking a lyrical jab at former affiliates of his crew, attributing their conduct to their own thirst for success and fame.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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Wayne took out an ad of his own, distancing himself as much as possible from Wills' thirst.—
Lester Fabian Brathwaite,
EW.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Itch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/itch. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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