1
as in desire
sexual appetite
had chaperones at the prom to discourage kids with an adolescent itch
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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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as in passionate
having a strong sexual desire
itchy sailors on shore leave
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Recent Examples of itch
Al Weaver, The Hill, 19 July 2025
This look at a fan forward collection of essays about the Fall, the cult English post-punk outfit, scratched such an itch.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 24 July 2025
Clyde Wayne Crews Jr, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
The Bold Type are itching for a Scarlet Magazine reunion.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Some Republicans are also hoping that Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins, a former House member, gets the campaign itch once again.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 19 July 2025
This look at a fan forward collection of essays about the Fall, the cult English post-punk outfit, scratched such an itch.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 24 July 2025
Verb
Progressives itch to get 51 percent of voters hooked on UBI.
—Clyde Wayne Crews Jr, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
The Bold Type are itching for a Scarlet Magazine reunion.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for itch
Noun
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One episode involved Bondi’s desire to sit in the President’s box at the FIFA Club World Cup finals, in July, at the height of the Epstein uproar.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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Negotiations continue, with both sides expressing a desire to reach a deal before Ascension Wisconsin providers fall out-of-network on Oct. 1.—
Sarah Volpenhein,
jsonline.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Jack in the Box restaurants are also open later than many fast-food competitors to sate those after-hours cravings.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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Cutting any one too drastically can lead to fatigue, nutrient deficiencies, and intense cravings.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Time,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The film, which features only two speaking roles, consists of seven conversations between a married couple with each flinch of resentment, lust, and morbid curiosity magnified at close range.—
Tiara Ataii,
Vulture,
24 June 2025
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There is nothing, these films insist, quite like that first blush (and flush) of love (and lust).—
Manuel Betancourt,
Variety,
28 July 2025
Verb
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But overall, people seem to finally comprehend that the protests aren’t just to annoy people.—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Aug. 2025
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This not only infuriated Epstein conspiracy theorists but also annoyed White House officials, who hadn’t been informed of the stunt in advance.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The woman’s walk was rushed and uptight, making that sound even more irritating.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
6 Aug. 2025
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The call was impersonal, irritating, and to Borchardt, quite lazy.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
3 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Some of the most passionate, high-performing people work more than 60 hours a week.—
Nirit Cohen,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Prince William is a passionate soccer fan and patron of the Football Association, soccer's governing body in England.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Captain Joe touched the lives of many with his kindness, passion, and love for the water.—
David Goodhue
August 18,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
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Jones was keen to capitalize on the boundless passion Americans had at the college level, and introducing pep rallies was a big way to entrench fans into the world of the Cowboys.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Channels the inner, bestial urges to release an unworldly howl that pushes back any nearby enemies.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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Leaders stop feeling the urge to always be right or have the final word.—
Wilson Luna,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Itch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/itch. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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