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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
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
Verb
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Ibrahim keeps bothering me endlessly, touching my leg and thigh.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
4 Jan. 2026
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Ask her if anything is bothering her.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
24 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Despite short-term gains for the Bay Area, Bellisario warned the region still faces nagging woes that remain unsolved.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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When healthy, Mizell was a factor, but nagging injuries were his undoing at UF.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 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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The more stinging irony here is that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping probably approved these public statements with a chuckle.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
3 Jan. 2026
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Justice Benjamin Curtis, from Massachusetts, wrote a stinging dissent and resigned from the Court shortly afterward, reportedly in part because of the decision.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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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The play-calling of Payton remains irritating and confusing.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
7 Nov. 2025
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Plus, if wind picks up, the leaves can wind up all over the neighborhood, irritating your neighbors.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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This crisis, like much in our current moment of inflamed division, seems inseparable from the man in the White House.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
1 Dec. 2025
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Macrophages, the immune cells responsible for cleanup and repair, flooded into the inflamed tissue and released a protein called serum amyloid A3 (SAA3).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Itching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/itching. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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