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
Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 13 Oct. 2025
Feeling the itch to photograph the night sky?
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 21 Sep. 2025
As a rising star, Redford was itching to take control of his own career.
—Peter Biskind, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
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Noun
If that’s the case with you, now is the time scratch this itch.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 13 Oct. 2025
Feeling the itch to photograph the night sky?
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
Can’t stop itching your mosquito bites?
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 21 Sep. 2025
As a rising star, Redford was itching to take control of his own career.
—Peter Biskind, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for itch
Noun
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Some top producers and talent were impressed by Weiss’ desire to immediately juice the network’s political bookings, as well as her ability to actually nab a few notable guests, like former secretaries of state Hillary Clinton and Condoleezza Rice.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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The desire behind the making of the series was to right that wrong.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
12 Oct. 2025
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Known for his comic relief, zany ways of thinking, and cravings for bizarre foods, the audience admires his individuality and loyalty to Scooby.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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The katakuchi spout is a nod to functionality, allowing for smooth pouring during tea ceremonies or morning caffeine cravings.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Motivated by Friede’s fearsome Charizard and with almost as much lust for adventure as his trainer Roy, this little fireball (evolved in season two to Crocalor) wants to be the very best, like no one ever was.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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That remark — coupled with the image of the ingenue Tilly — generated an outpouring of fury, anxiety, fascination and lust.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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He was annoyed when people advocated that.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Some people may be annoyed with thousands of fake videos of themselves flooding the internet, but Paul seems to be amused by it.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Each candle pairs a calming scent with a meaningful crystal, like rose quartz for healing or garnet for passion.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Glamour,
13 Oct. 2025
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Until the attempt to muzzle Kimmel failed, giving satirists a new cause and fresh passion to pursue it.—
Eric Deggans,
NPR,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Facilities like Sankofa and Nova House help those recovering from addiction fill their time with activities that distract them from the urge to use.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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By the end of the trip, the urge to check her phone had subsided.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Co-worker bugging you during heads down time?—
Sam Woodward,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
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Banks has bugged Kerkering to clean his locker, to no avail.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Sterling Glass had many health problems as a child—swollen feet, night sweats, nausea and vomiting, unquenchable thirst, and fatigue that often left him too exhausted to go to school.—
Liz Szabo,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
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Trump’s insatiable thirst for revenge.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Itch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/itch. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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