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as in bothering
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
Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Jan. 2026
And by 2003, Ellery was 18 and itching to explore again, this time by freight train.
—Elyssa Goodman, Them., 23 Dec. 2025
To be honest, the Delica is itching for a complete generational overhaul, which last happened way back in 2007.
—New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2025
Plenty of conferences made overtures, but rather than itching to keep up with the Joneses, Bourne studied his peers.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025
Dreaming of a white Christmas or itching to finally build that very first snowman?
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 13 Dec. 2025
Is the man who renamed the Department of Defense, the Department of War, itching to start one?
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 6 Dec. 2025
Hezekiah pivots to boxing, and his strength in the ring and romantic chemistry with Mary get him the wrong kind of attention from Sugar — who’s just itching to swan-dive off that cliff into self-destruction.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
Made from 100% Supima cotton, its breathable and cozy construction is the winter update your bed’s been itching for.
—Brittany Loggins, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025
Verb
And for those itching to get back outside, check out the Tri-State Fishing and Outdoor Show and load up on gear for when temperatures rise again – or be sure to snag a camo jacket!
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Jan. 2026
And by 2003, Ellery was 18 and itching to explore again, this time by freight train.
—Elyssa Goodman, Them., 23 Dec. 2025
To be honest, the Delica is itching for a complete generational overhaul, which last happened way back in 2007.
—New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2025
Plenty of conferences made overtures, but rather than itching to keep up with the Joneses, Bourne studied his peers.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025
Dreaming of a white Christmas or itching to finally build that very first snowman?
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 13 Dec. 2025
Is the man who renamed the Department of Defense, the Department of War, itching to start one?
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 6 Dec. 2025
Hezekiah pivots to boxing, and his strength in the ring and romantic chemistry with Mary get him the wrong kind of attention from Sugar — who’s just itching to swan-dive off that cliff into self-destruction.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
Made from 100% Supima cotton, its breathable and cozy construction is the winter update your bed’s been itching for.
—Brittany Loggins, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for itching
Adjective
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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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If your knee is bothering you, for instance, the vibration might distract your brain enough for the pain to temporarily retreat.—
Jennifer Heimlich,
Time,
23 Jan. 2026
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Is a man bothering you at a bar?—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Wharton dealt with a nagging hamstring injury, which limited him to nine appearances in the regular season.—
Mike Kaye
Updated January 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 2026
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But that’s if the 35-year-old Semien (who missed the last six weeks of last season with a fractured foot) and especially Robert, who has a history of nagging injuries and only once played more than 110 games in six years with the White Sox, stay healthy.—
Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That thing’s been bugging on him for a while.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
29 Dec. 2025
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Then Julian dropped one of his wireless earbuds into Olympia’s purse, using it as a crude bugging device.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
12 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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After a stinging loss at Wichita State over the weekend, Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway is still figuring out why the Tigers aren't playing their best.—
Corinne S Kennedy,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
25 Jan. 2026
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The itchy rash is accompanied by intense stinging, pain, and burning.—
Fara Rosenzweig,
Outside,
24 Jan. 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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Cold outdoor air plus active heat indoors can pull moisture from both the scalp and hair shaft, which can be irritating.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
29 Jan. 2026
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But for most of us and in our daily lives, epistemic trespassing is simply irritating.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Itching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/itching. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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