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
Grace McCarty, Glamour, 3 Mar. 2026
Still, over time, that itch to try something new returned.
—Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Sofi Zeman
march 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
Nothing really itches my brain like a crisp white tee poking out the top of a sweater.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Clearly, the 29-year-old model has had an itch for a hair transformation recently.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 3 Mar. 2026
Still, over time, that itch to try something new returned.
—Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
Local anglers itching to get back out on the water are about to get their wish.
—Sofi Zeman
march 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
Nothing really itches my brain like a crisp white tee poking out the top of a sweater.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for itch
Noun
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Relegation, combined with Lerner’s desire to get the club off his hands, led to a redundancy programme being set up to reduce the workforce by around a third.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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But partners may simply put their best foot forward at first, experts said, and the extent of power or control someone desires can grow over time.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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Hero Diner slings fluffy brioche breakfast sandwiches , doughnuts, and kolaches at multiple locations and is open into the late afternoon for quality burgers and midday cravings.—
Bob Carlton,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
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From chocolate walnut sea salt cookies to an assortment of seasonal cheesecakes and a rainbow of French macarons, your sweet cravings are guaranteed to be satisfied.—
Morgan Rizzo,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The object of his love and lust is a ruminant.—
Theater Critic,
San Francisco Chronicle,
15 Mar. 2026
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In the show’s understanding of powerful men’s lust for young — often too young — women, Hayley and, subsequently, Yasmin are positioned as conduits between the elite and their transgressive desires, not unlike Ghislaine Maxwell’s role in Epstein’s broader scheme.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Asked if that would annoy and possibly anger Texas Republicans who backed Paxton, Minchillo said.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Still, the loss of 4K support will no doubt annoy streamers.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In recent years, Nicky has found his passion in painting and art.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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Huerta channels her passion into a union Dolores Clara Fernandez was born April 10, 1930, in Dawson, New Mexico.—
Stephanie Elam,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Even as the industry leans into horror at the box office and in the press, its upper echelon shows an equally strong urge to use the genre’s intensity as an excuse to look away from the nightmares that most need illuminating.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
17 Mar. 2026
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Burman's Wing Sauces Warming weather rises in tandem with our urge to get out to the grill.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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And also, Bill has to be home and also not bugging me.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Mar. 2026
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Clara could hear Dune’s sister, Fern, in the background bugging Dune to resume their chess game.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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To quench your thirst, sip water or plain fizzy water.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
16 Mar. 2026
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People died in front of him, of thirst and starvation.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Itch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/itch. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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