itches (for)

verb

present tense third-person singular of itch (for)
as in craves
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy kids are itching for summer vacation

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  1. craves
  2. wants
Verb
  • Make sure to leave time for all the museums, live music, and ambiance-forward restaurants your heart craves.
    — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
  • For an audience that craves mainstream and behind-the-scenes coverage of its favorite stars, a media blackout could certainly prove a point.
    — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of craves
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  • Reyes, who was nominated by former Democratic President Joe Biden, wants to know whether federal officials lied about the extent of renovation plans during months of hearings.
    — GARY FIELDS, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Because every character feels like a real resident of the same village, any of them can be pulled out to lead a film, whether the studio wants a ghost story or a romance.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of wants
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“Itches (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/itches%20%28for%29. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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