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
Mark Gurarie, Health, 27 Mar. 2025
Everyone has experienced that itch to get moving before and it shouldn’t be dismissed, according to Thompson.
—Theresa Tamkins, SELF, 21 Feb. 2025
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
Affected areas can itch, burn, sting, or tingle.1 Blisters, sores, or ulcers: These bumps can also become painful and fill with fluid.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 16 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Topical Oatmeal When applied to the skin, oatmeal can help relieve the itch caused by atopic dermatitis.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 27 Mar. 2025
Everyone has experienced that itch to get moving before and it shouldn’t be dismissed, according to Thompson.
—Theresa Tamkins, SELF, 21 Feb. 2025
Verb
Some legislators are itching to undo what voters decided (in Broward, a higher hourly wage won approval from an astounding 75.2% of voters; in Palm Beach, 68.7% in 2020).
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
Affected areas can itch, burn, sting, or tingle.1 Blisters, sores, or ulcers: These bumps can also become painful and fill with fluid.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for itch
Noun
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While focusing on getting their own house in order, some companies may focus less on their M&A desires and dreams, although uncertainty could create opportunities.—
Louis Biscotti,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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It is not lost on senior figures that their desire to transform the club is much harder and slower than in the age before PSR, where the likes of Chelsea and Manchester City could accelerate progression with few spending limits.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Your body may also use carbs more efficiently earlier in the day—which can help reduce cravings and promote better weight control.—
Lauren O'Connor, MS,
Health,
25 Mar. 2025
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Medications that reduce opioid cravings, including buprenorphine and methadone, are more widely available, in part because of insurance coverage provided by Medicaid.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Down at the toe of Italy’s boot, lust hangs in the air.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2025
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In this version, humanity’s lust for war has turned grim.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Waltz now has a bunch of top officials, and their teams, who are annoyed at him for drawing bad publicity.—
Marc Caputo,
Axios,
25 Mar. 2025
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However, standing in the middle of a road to capture the Eiffel Tower in the background is not only unsafe but can also annoy locals.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Which parent, like William, hasn’t wanted to share their passion with their children?—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Her passion for science and learning — and communicating new things in an accessible way — brought about the iconic, eccentric teacher that kids around the world hold dear.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Curiously, over the decades that followed, writers could not resist the urge to project a big fat chip (sorry) onto the shoulders of England’s capital city.—
Amiel Stanek,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
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As the moon clashes with Venus, resist the urge to go overboard.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Aaron Boone said Bellinger’s back started bugging him during Thursday’s game against the Diamondbacks.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2025
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Ralph Macchio on the one thing that still bugs him about Karate Kid Part II My Cousin Vinny tells the story of three bombastic Italian-Americans caught up in an over-the-top legal drama.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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To quench your thirst, order a pot of Moroccan mint tea and traditional Moroccan pastries at Le Terrasse des Èpices’ ground-floor pastry shop in Souk Cherifia.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2025
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And the thirst for improvement extends well beyond the quarterback.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Itch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/itch. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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