itching (for)

present participle of itch (for)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for itching (for)
Verb
  • The Sea Ranch House Tucked away in the Northern California coastal community of Sea Ranch, this award-winning ’70s cabin is made for the design-minded traveler craving a quiet getaway.
    — Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Chris Pratt believes audiences are craving different kinds of stories from Hollywood.
    — Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • There’s a difference between having a free hour and wanting to give it away.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
  • If Social Security reform is delayed, that may put upward pressure on Treasury yields, with investors wanting higher returns for long-term bonds.
    — Lorie Konish, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2026
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“Itching (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/itching%20%28for%29. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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