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itch

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verb

itchy

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adjective

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of itch
Noun
And secondhand shopping also scratches another itch for younger shoppers: sustainability. Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025 There’s something about the night sounds and waking up to dewdrops on the grass that really just scratches a primal itch. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
Because itching and scratching have been observed throughout evolution — dogs scratch, cats scratch, fish scratch — there must be some benefit to it, says Kaplan. Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 29 Mar. 2025 Relieve pain with acetaminophen or ibuprofen and itching with cortisone cream. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for itch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for itch
Noun
  • Being honest, open and direct is key — don’t be afraid to express your heart’s desires.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 May 2025
  • Several voiced a desire for neighborhood checkpoints staffed by the National Guard, which are currently in place to protect Pacific Palisades.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
Noun
  • Oreo just announced a new addition to satisfy all the evolving cookie cravings: Chocolate Covered Pretzel.
    Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2025
  • When there are no calories, the body continues to look for them and that also leads to cravings.
    Carmen Rios, Flow Space, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Intuiting that her lust for vendetta is a more effective lever to pull than, say, June’s political commitments or even her guilt, Joseph brings up Serena Joy’s fairy-tale wedding.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 May 2025
  • All the players corroborate a truism: Politics attracts deformed personalities featuring an insatiable lust of power for the sake of power to fuel self-esteem.
    Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2025
Verb
  • Easily annoyed by noises like gum smacking or cereal slurping.
    Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
  • The controversy over attire comes just two months after Zelensky was criticized and called disrespectful by a reporter at the White House for not wearing a suit during his visit to the Oval Office, with reports suggesting that Trump was annoyed by Zelensky's choice of clothing.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • There’s never been a more irritating trio of possible playoff opponents than Draymond Green, Jimmy Butler and Dan Hayes.
    Aaron Gleeman, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
  • Like nails on a chalkboard, whining—an irritating blend of talking and crying—has the ability to make almost any parent either lose their temper or cave.
    Debby Waldman, Parents, 29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Both Song and Johnson are passionate about the genre, citing the works of Nora Ephron and Jim Brooks, among others, as deep comforts.
    Jessica Wang, EW.com, 2 May 2025
  • For those passionate about handheld PC gaming, the Asus ROG Ally is definitely worth your attention.
    Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 2 May 2025
Noun
  • Mariah, an energetic publicity executive in Oregon also described herself as an introverted extrovert, had a passion for self-exploration and chose work different from everyone else in her family.
    Jessie Rosen, People.com, 3 May 2025
  • The thrill of the race is the overall passion of the Derby, of course.
    Javier Zarracina, USA Today, 3 May 2025
Noun
  • Parents can resist the urge to overparent by leaning on curiosity, patience, and trust.
    Ruth Oh Reitmeier, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Some birds can take up to two weeks to collect enough materials to satisfy their nesting urge.
    Joan Morris, Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2025

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“Itch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/itch. Accessed 14 May. 2025.

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