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
Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
That could scratch his itch to get on the campaign trail — and satisfy the Harris team's goal of having Biden keep a relatively low profile.
—Alex Thompson, Axios, 27 Oct. 2024
Dominique Fluker, Essence, 22 Oct. 2024
Common symptoms include rectal bleeding, itching, and changes in bowel habits.
—Qin Rao, Verywell Health, 18 Oct. 2024
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But every four years, as the U.S. election cycle peaks, relocation experts say more Americans get the itch.
—Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
That could scratch his itch to get on the campaign trail — and satisfy the Harris team's goal of having Biden keep a relatively low profile.
—Alex Thompson, Axios, 27 Oct. 2024
Verb
Consider nasal sprays or other medications: Steroid sprays can reduce inflammation in your nose, and antihistamines help stop sneezing, sniffling, and itching.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 22 Oct. 2024
Common symptoms include rectal bleeding, itching, and changes in bowel habits.
—Qin Rao, Verywell Health, 18 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for itch
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Pride and a desire to provide some positive reinforcement for long-time Bears like defensive captain Jaylon Johnson and rookie quarterback Caleb Williams demand focus down the stretch, even with playoff odds of less than one percent, per ESPN.Phil Rogers, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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For many families, these conflicts tend to center around the desire for more independence.Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 2 Dec. 2024
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The road to an impoverished life is to have everything but with an insatiable craving to be even richer.Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 24 Nov. 2024
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But exhaustion from poor sleep increases hunger hormones, intensifying food cravings, Cooksey notes.Matt Fuchs, TIME, 21 Nov. 2024
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But the real stars of the film, in my opinion, are all the older women in town who simply cannot hide their lust for this Hot Frosty.Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2024
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The lust for power and wealth among the Elon Musk and Pay-Pal Mafia types are now as boundless as their mind-controlling algorithms are powerful.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Husband and father Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) uproots an oversized Christmas tree, decorates his house with enough lights to cause a citywide power outage, and wrangles annoying family members, all in the hope of forcing a perfect Christmas.EW.com, EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Not all residents are annoyed by their plucky neighbors’ antics, though.Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
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Lili Reinhart just celebrated the launch of Personal Day skincare, a passion project three years in the making.Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Earlier this year, Saoirse Ronan returned to the screen with a double header: Steve McQueen’s World War II film Blitz, and her passion project, The Outrun, a drama about a woman just out of rehab.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
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So fight the urge to take a nap and first, go for a walk.Maria Godoy, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024
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Pro Tip for the Best Sweet Potato Casserole After removing the casserole from the oven, resist the urge to dive right in.Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
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Green and his team bug their investors incessantly for help getting introduced to companies or for mentorship and advice for businesses already in their portfolio.Hank Tucker, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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The inability to do anything against the Braves in extra innings will probably be the defining series of the season, but there’s something about this one that should bug you more than most.Grant Brisbee, The Athletic, 26 Aug. 2024
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Fans seemingly gave up on asking for the J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar collaborative project that had been rumored for years, but the Dreamville leader might have reignited that thirst.Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 26 Nov. 2024
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But more than just his talents with a brush, the film’s Greek chorus of experts from artistic and theological corners of the world reinforce the belief that da Vinci was also one of mankind’s greatest thinkers with an insatiable thirst for knowledge.Hunter Ingram for Variety, ARTnews.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Itch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/itch. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.
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