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
James Mercadante, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Alcohol and caffeine, especially in the evening, can worsen both itch and sleep disruption.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 25 Aug. 2025
Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2025
The Mustangs, who had a string of five straight seasons of qualifying for the Class 5A playoffs snapped last year, are itching for a return.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Whatever your mood or the weather, Hulu is ready to scratch your itch.
—James Mercadante, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Alcohol and caffeine, especially in the evening, can worsen both itch and sleep disruption.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
TikTok star Becca Bloom is itching to cut her hair.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2025
The Mustangs, who had a string of five straight seasons of qualifying for the Class 5A playoffs snapped last year, are itching for a return.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for itch
Noun
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The plaintiffs argued the displacement was motivated by a desire to limit readers' access to books with viewpoints that are unpopular and controversial in the area.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Aaron Glenn came in, like many coaches before him, with a desire to kill that mindset.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Your body releases insulin in response to the carbs, but releasing too much may lead to low blood sugar and a subsequent sugar craving.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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From there, follow your cravings.—
Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Typically, at least two women appeared, generously endowed and in various states of undress, posed between sheets and slips of lust and terror.—
Trish Bendix
August 21,
Literary Hub,
21 Aug. 2025
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However, there’s nothing funny about trampling — in the lust for partisan political power — the quaintly democratic notion that congressional districts should fairly represent the characteristics and values of their constituents.—
Dan Walters,
Oc Register,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Comments about my fast walk annoy me.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Keanu, still annoyed from the veto ceremony, talked to Ava Pearl in the HOH room and called Rachel a liar.—
David Wysong,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
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Her passion spread more during the pandemic when some things were hard to get so Quigley began growing her own lettuce.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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To wit, Andrea Tarella has succeeded in transforming his passion for drawing into a profession, working with brands ranging from Prada and Gucci to Valentino.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Resist the urge to rein them in.—
Liz Teran,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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When the urge to shop hits, swap it with something grounding—call a friend, reorganize, or track your savings—so the practice is easy to sustain.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Fort Worth bed bugs The B-plot of Episode 7 has Peggy setting up a Little Free Library in her front yard in an effort to build community.—
Jake Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Aug. 2025
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His not winning it was considered a failure, and that bugged him.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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There is an unmistakable thirst in Pettman’s quest to understand the problems of having a body in an increasingly digital age.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
3 Sep. 2025
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Celery Juice Celery juice is made with 95% water, which can quench your thirst.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Itch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/itch. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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