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
  • For many of us, those concerns are rooted in wanting to provide for our families, caring for our aging parents and giving our children a better future.
    — Jose M. Muñoz, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Shane talks about wanting to help his family financially after the death of his sister.
    — Alice Burton, Vulture, 6 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 9 Nov. 2026.

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