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
Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
Bright and spellbinding, glittering and dangerous, London Falling scratches every itch while unwinding this morbid mystery.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 13 Jan. 2026
With something like military zeal, the former soldier who once itched to be on the front lines now talks up saving the world’s dwindling varieties of tomato seeds, as well as books about social inequality.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Primate will certainly scratch that horror itch, but don’t be surprised if the film’s brutality gets to you, too.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
Bright and spellbinding, glittering and dangerous, London Falling scratches every itch while unwinding this morbid mystery.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
After wrapping up their recent massive tour, the Beths are itching to get back on the road; the indie-rock band just announced plans to headline the United States this summer.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 13 Jan. 2026
With something like military zeal, the former soldier who once itched to be on the front lines now talks up saving the world’s dwindling varieties of tomato seeds, as well as books about social inequality.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for itch
Noun
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Prosecutors reject that claim, saying the decision was based on the strength of the evidence, Utah law and a desire to curb speculation and misinformation in a case that immediately drew national and international attention.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Kutcher and Kunis have previously been open about their desire to keep their children's lives private.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Sugar consumption increases sugar cravings, which can lead to more over-consumption of sugar.—
Ashley Olivine,
Verywell Health,
13 Jan. 2026
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One cozy meal to consider is the Beijing Noodle Soup at Honey Buns Cafe II, which comes with pork, noodles and a variety of vegetables to soothe your cravings for comfort food.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
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Her memoir writing on the independent artist’s life has driven me to purchase silk sheets and lust after writing sheds, while novels like The Man Who Saw Everything glitter with ambitious formal turns.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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By contrast, Bondi’s vow of wrathful punishment is profoundly illiberal, suggesting a lust for criminal vengeance.—
Paul Rosenzweig,
The Atlantic,
3 Jan. 2026
Verb
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There is no sound, and Helen begins to get annoyed.—
Sadia Shepard,
New Yorker,
11 Jan. 2026
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Luis is frankly annoyed by this type of music.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
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Over the past seven years, Blake Lively brought her dream hair care line to life by redefining the beauty industry with a blend of passion, precision and purpose.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
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His wife, Sylvia, has boyfriends of her own but can’t abide Hank’s obvious passion for Davis.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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When someone raises a concern, resist the urge to defend or explain it away.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Expect greater insights and the urge to use your words to make a difference.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Harry, along with Elton John, Elizabeth Hurley, Sadie Frost and others, alleges the publisher hired private investigators to bug their cars, obtain personal records and eavesdrop on calls.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Feeling good Weathers has been bugged by several injuries over the last few years.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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The thirst for French bubbly is slowly but surely waning.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
21 Jan. 2026
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China, Japan, and Singapore are leading the charge, with an increasing thirst for premium expressions--bottles priced above the $30 mark.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Itch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/itch. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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