as in craved
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
kids are itching for summer vacation
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for itched (for)
Verb
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Bob was among a few editors who studied the popularity of the old Herald American and pivoted to what readers craved.—
Joe Dwinell,
Boston Herald,
7 Nov. 2025 -
In the past, Dek craved a sense of belonging and desperately wanted to fit in with the Yautja, but he's now found his purpose – his people – in an unexpected foreign planet.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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However, Brockman wanted to go big or go home.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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In their middle-of-the-night, middle-of-the street confrontation, Lee told Chutto that his grandfather wanted to claim the land.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Fit piecrust into a 9-inch pie plate; crimp edges as desired and chill in freezer until ready to use.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 Nov. 2025
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Based on ideas of recruit quality and the traits the military sees as best suited to success in the ranks, the military has mostly desired to recruit straight and white young men.—
Jeremiah Favara,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Itched (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/itched%20%28for%29. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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