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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
Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 10 May 2026
This results in itchy, watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, congestion and nasal passage itching.
—Levi Keller, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
Warmer weather is on the way this weekend and may have Minnesotans itching to get out into the garden.
—Adam Del Rosso, CBS News, 2 May 2026
These are not the only freaky things about the town presided over by Mayor Tom Loftis (the brilliant Matthew Rhys), who is itching to turn this place into a tourist destination.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
According to Johns Hopkins, the rash usually appears one to five days after the first symptoms — which can include itching, tingling, discolored skin, fever, chills, headache, malaise, light sensitivity, fatigue and upset stomach.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
For those itching to declutter, reorganize and redesign… Renting a home can be complicated, from finding an affordable place to handling moves and repairs.
—Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
My cats seem to have started itching themselves.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
The Ducks fed off a boisterous crowd that was itching for playoff hockey after patiently putting up with a lengthy rebuild.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
After directing Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman in 1992’s Far and Away, Howard was itching to do a film about a newspaper that harkened back to titles like Cary Grant’s 1940 comedy His Girl Friday.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 10 May 2026
This results in itchy, watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, congestion and nasal passage itching.
—Levi Keller, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
Warmer weather is on the way this weekend and may have Minnesotans itching to get out into the garden.
—Adam Del Rosso, CBS News, 2 May 2026
These are not the only freaky things about the town presided over by Mayor Tom Loftis (the brilliant Matthew Rhys), who is itching to turn this place into a tourist destination.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
According to Johns Hopkins, the rash usually appears one to five days after the first symptoms — which can include itching, tingling, discolored skin, fever, chills, headache, malaise, light sensitivity, fatigue and upset stomach.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
For those itching to declutter, reorganize and redesign… Renting a home can be complicated, from finding an affordable place to handling moves and repairs.
—Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
My cats seem to have started itching themselves.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
The Ducks fed off a boisterous crowd that was itching for playoff hockey after patiently putting up with a lengthy rebuild.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for itching
Adjective
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Dickerson was the first physician to treat Mike Studeny, who was diagnosed with a non-bleeding stroke.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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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
Verb
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Try taking 10 to 15 minutes each day to write out what's bothering you.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
2 May 2026
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Yusei Kikuchi said throwing fastballs was bothering him again, so the Los Angeles Angels pitcher left Wednesday's 3-2, 10-inning loss to the Chicago White Sox after two innings with left shoulder tightness.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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What is owed to a nagging abdominal injury and an overall offensive regression that contributed to coach Brian Kelly’s firing?—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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My work hours, most notably, but also that little nagging voice in my head that yearns—no, demands—perfection.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Although pest control companies offer lethal solutions such as carpenter bee traps or chemical treatments, the best way to keep carpenter bees from bugging you is using stained, sealed, varnished or treated wood in building projects.—
Sarah Linn
April 24,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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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
Adjective
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My eyes, raw and stinging, now filled with their own salty tears.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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The scientists found both were composed of a fibrous material that contained many stinging cells called spirocysts, which belong exclusively to the branch of aquatic invertebrates known as cnidarians.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
23 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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Valve’s timing also coincided with a tenuous time for Windows, when Microsoft was asking users to move from Windows 10 to Windows 11, an OS with a reputation for being irritating and having higher system requirements.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2026
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Strong gusts of wind disperse the pollen and mold, irritating lungs.—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Itching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/itching. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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