as in bleeding
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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
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2026
Because of Prime Day, the Blink Outdoor 4 XR system is 65% off—which is a big deal for anyone itching to upgrade their home security.
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K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
Traders are itching to deploy capital.
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Josh Brown,sean Russo,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
Your stock portfolio is booming and there’s a sports car–sized hole in your garage itching to get filled.
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Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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.
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Margaux MacColl,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
Kaye Frataccia-Seibert is also itching to say more.
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Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
Symptoms of an apple allergy often include itching and tingling in the throat and mouth.
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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.
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Parul Somani,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
Verb
Just months after the epic conclusion of Stranger Things, David Harbour and Millie Bobby Brown are already itching to get back on set together.
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Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2026
Because of Prime Day, the Blink Outdoor 4 XR system is 65% off—which is a big deal for anyone itching to upgrade their home security.
—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
Traders are itching to deploy capital.
—
Josh Brown,sean Russo,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
Your stock portfolio is booming and there’s a sports car–sized hole in your garage itching to get filled.
—
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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
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.
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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.
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That shift may help explain why some couples notice their partner’s scent bothering them more during periods of conflict.
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The chest pain that had been bothering her finally let up.
Adjective
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His core argument is that abundance carries hidden costs the effort of evaluating options, the fear of picking wrong and the nagging sense that some other choice might have been better.
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Sometimes nagging and mysterious injuries can be the result of weak glutes.
Verb
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The necessity of the trip at all is what's been bugging me.
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His doctor had been bugging him for years to get a colonoscopy because of his age, but Driggers declined.
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.
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Coming up short in the 2025 ISL boys lacrosse championship left a stinging sensation for Tabor Academy.
Verb
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Weird; annoying even – but the floaters did not seem urgent.
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My biggest concern about adding a tracking device around Mya’s neck was annoying her or creating disruption.
Adjective
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In the case of the cross-burning incident, there is no comparison to the Jussie Smollett case.
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Some people drove or walked by, staring, and a video of the cross-burning gained traction online.
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But for those who just want to grab a bite or see a movie at the IMAX theater, the security protocol is an additional — possibly irritating — barrier.
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The active ingredients in the formula include niacinamide, adenosine, and allantoin, which work together to brighten dark circles, smooth fine lines, and reduce the appearance of wrinkles without irritating sensitive skin.
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“Itching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/itching. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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