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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
Margaux MacColl, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026
Kaye Frataccia-Seibert is also itching to say more.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
Symptoms of an apple allergy often include itching and tingling in the throat and mouth.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 15 May 2026
Some of us had spent twenty years in the same career and were itching for a change but stuck in inertia.
—Parul Somani, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
The series features Davis as Renee, a volunteer at the community center who is itching for combat.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
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
Verb
In some ways, DOGE acted as an expedited revolving door, giving the young engineers brief, chaotic experience across multiple government agencies, before spitting them back into the Valley, which is chock-full of investors itching to get in on government-adjacent technology.
—Margaux MacColl, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026
Kaye Frataccia-Seibert is also itching to say more.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
Symptoms of an apple allergy often include itching and tingling in the throat and mouth.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 15 May 2026
Some of us had spent twenty years in the same career and were itching for a change but stuck in inertia.
—Parul Somani, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
The series features Davis as Renee, a volunteer at the community center who is itching for combat.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
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
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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Brunson turned on the boosters in the second half, attacking the Spurs' defense and showing little sign that his knee was bothering him.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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If certain smells or experiences are bothering you, here are some other tips for managing postpartum odor and sweat.—
Dory Zayas,
Parents,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Yet its script and staging afforded Spark the space to pick apart Sybil’s nagging question.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Vinicus followed up his stunning early strike with a series of nagging runs, tugging the Panamanians’ back line into awkward shapes.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
Verb
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His doctor had been bugging him for years to get a colonoscopy because of his age, but Driggers declined.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
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Get clear about what’s bugging you.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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Jean-Philippe Mateta, named in France’s World Cup squad earlier this month, reacted superbly after Rayo keeper Augusto Batalla could only parry a stinging Wharton shot from the edge of the box.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Coming up short in the 2025 ISL boys lacrosse championship left a stinging sensation for Tabor Academy.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Weird; annoying even – but the floaters did not seem urgent.—
Peter Ubel,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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My biggest concern about adding a tracking device around Mya’s neck was annoying her or creating disruption.—
Tyler Hayes,
PC Magazine,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Some people drove or walked by, staring, and a video of the cross-burning gained traction online.—
Hallie Golden,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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An important insider just shed light on one of the most burning questions in reality TV.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
Verb
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How to avoid chiggers Aside from the potential risk of anaphylactic allergy and severe illness, chiggers are, well, irritating.—
Eva Flowe
June 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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When pouring perlite out of the bag, wear a mask and eye protection to prevent any dust that floats in the air from irritating your eyes, nose, or throat.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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“Itching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/itching. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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