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
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
And, best of all, each of the four scratch different itches for discerning ice cream fans.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2026
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
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Noun
With the acclaimed and widely-viewed Deadloch set to return next week, hopes are high the run can continue, but for Sarah Christie, Amazon MGM Studios’ Head of Australia and New Zealand Originals, and Hwei Loke, Head of Prime Video Australia and New Zealand, there’s another itch to scratch.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
And, best of all, each of the four scratch different itches for discerning ice cream fans.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
With a taste of spring earlier in the week, gardeners are itching to get back out there for a little bit of sunshine and horticultural therapy.
—Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2026
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for itch
Noun
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Pahlavi addressed the desire to see him the leadership role during his remarks.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Leo moon sparks your restless desires for fun and adventure.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This week's quiz highlights Costco food cravings, bridal blooms and blossoms — and a whole lot more.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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Somewhere between abandoning the craving for the sake of entertaining and actually just ordering a pizza lies this sheet-pan pasta.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Mar. 2026
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But between strutting around like a rock god, Michael presented nuanced and sophisticated looks at lust.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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The songs are all about freedom, single motherhood, love and lust — often in the same breath.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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More traditional Bachelor Nation fans annoyed by the influencer-ification of reality TV already considered Paul the death knell for the franchise even before the recent scandal.—
Rebecca Jennings,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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While nobody at Netflix has suggested that the Sussexes violated any of the terms of their agreement, which allows the couple to engage in projects in other arenas and participate in interviews for other distribution outlets, many at the streamer were annoyed by the lack of communication.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Let that passion carry you through the busier stretches.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Family comes first, and mom leads the way for the Carusos, and their passion is Chicago's famous signature condiment, giardiniera.—
Edie Kasten,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Medicine Cabinet Medicine expires, so resist the urge to buy in bulk.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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Here’s a reminder of what’s out there, beyond the confines of this Earth, that calls to our sense of adventure, exploration, and our urge to know the unknown.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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So, all the things people were yelling about with Southwest weren’t bugging me.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
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But so much of my journalism has been about something that’s bugging me.—
Jack Denton,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
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As spring replaces winter’s chill, more people are reaching for a mix of spirits and mixers to quench their thirst.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Mar. 2026
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And the culture is happily playing along in the name of this insane thirst of Stan culture to have something on the other side.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Itch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/itch. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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