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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 itching
Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
Looking for something a bit hardier than soup, but itching for the flavors of tortilla soup?
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
The final countdown is on for the Golden State Valkyries second season and fans are already itching to get back into Ballhalla.
—Kelsi Thorud, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Amazon has a ton of chic, spring-ready sneakers my mom (and I) have been itching to add to our carts—head to the site to check out its full selection.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
And that makeup was constantly itching.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
We're often left itching for a change after a while, but the lack of time and energy, the absence of a vision for the room, or limited redecorating skills can stop motivation in its tracks.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026
Do your best to avoid itching the bites as well.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
If your teenage child is itching to invest in Nvidia and Nintendo, the new Schwab Teen Investor account may be for you.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
Junior right-hander Jowell Colon has been itching to get a start on the mound for Jacobs.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
Looking for something a bit hardier than soup, but itching for the flavors of tortilla soup?
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
The final countdown is on for the Golden State Valkyries second season and fans are already itching to get back into Ballhalla.
—Kelsi Thorud, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Amazon has a ton of chic, spring-ready sneakers my mom (and I) have been itching to add to our carts—head to the site to check out its full selection.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
And that makeup was constantly itching.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
We're often left itching for a change after a while, but the lack of time and energy, the absence of a vision for the room, or limited redecorating skills can stop motivation in its tracks.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026
Do your best to avoid itching the bites as well.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
If your teenage child is itching to invest in Nvidia and Nintendo, the new Schwab Teen Investor account may be for you.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for itching
Adjective
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In tests using mice, after surgical damage to the liver, AGCL was able to perform significantly better than other current anti-bleeding agents, with normal liver function returning just two weeks after its application.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Jan. 2026
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These injuries resulted in 684 days lost per 1,000 training hours during menstruation, compared to 206 days lost during non-bleeding days.—
Ciara Lucas,
SELF,
16 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Sit there like nothing is bothering you.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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But that doesn’t excuse failing to execute on the ABCs of lobbying — such as not bothering even to show up at a hearing on a policy the mayor considers an urgent priority.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Star defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike (neck) played in only two games, while quarterback Lamar Jackson missed four games and played through various nagging ailments in others.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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There was still a nagging insecurity, this time that doors were only opening because of his association with Tottenham, but the ball had started rolling and momentum was picking up.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 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
Adjective
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Parasitoids are specialized types of predatory insects that include non-stinging wasps, flies, and other insects.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
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Andrew Lichtenstein | Corbis News | Getty Images The Senate on Thursday overturned a mining moratorium in Minnesota's Superior National Forest, a boon for a Chilean mining company subsidiary and a stinging loss for environmentalists trying to protect the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Sometimes, rage bait can be relatively harmless – a recipe that contains disgusting food combinations or someone annoying their pet, partner or sibling.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
1 Dec. 2025
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But what’s been annoying me even more is that these women should have been trained by producers to start recording on their own cell phones if drama starts to unfold after cameras go down.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
12 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Please tell me the sequel could answer the most burning question of the ’00s: How could Austin not recognize Sam in that mask?—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
13 Aug. 2025
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Cooper, 30, asked Hargitay one more burning question about the actors' on-screen alter egos: will Olivia and Elliot ever end up together?—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
26 June 2025
Verb
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Sure, there are worse problems to have in life, but there’s no denying that fruit flies are irritating.—
Christine Fiorentino,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
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Oklahoma City is irritating, but never stops winning.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Itching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/itching. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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