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as in passionate
having a strong sexual desire
itchy sailors on shore leave
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Recent Examples of itchy
Photos of red, itchy patches at the drug’s injection site (and even more serious claims of itchy patches all over the body) are being shared on Reddit and every social feed.
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Audrey Noble, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026
Symptoms include swelling, itching, or irritation of the mouth or throat; hives or an itchy rash; nasal congestion; headache; trouble breathing; cramps, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea; and, in severe cases, anaphylaxis.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 4 Mar. 2026
Austin had a particularly itchy and drippy cedar fever season to start the year.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
Nothing’s worse than worrying about an overly revealing neckline or an itchy zipper midway through dinner.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 3 Mar. 2026
Time signatures are thrown to the wind; an itchy fussiness skitters beneath the queasy piano lines.
—Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 3 Mar. 2026
Local mosquito experts blame the unseasonable weather pattern and a thriving invasive species for the surge in itchy bites.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2026
The disease can cause an itchy rash, fever, severe brain inflammation and death.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 27 Feb. 2026
This lotion is fast-absorbing, relieving your tattoo’s dry, itchy skin and providing 48-hour moisture.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Audrey Noble, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026
Symptoms include swelling, itching, or irritation of the mouth or throat; hives or an itchy rash; nasal congestion; headache; trouble breathing; cramps, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea; and, in severe cases, anaphylaxis.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 4 Mar. 2026
Austin had a particularly itchy and drippy cedar fever season to start the year.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
Nothing’s worse than worrying about an overly revealing neckline or an itchy zipper midway through dinner.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 3 Mar. 2026
Time signatures are thrown to the wind; an itchy fussiness skitters beneath the queasy piano lines.
—Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 3 Mar. 2026
Local mosquito experts blame the unseasonable weather pattern and a thriving invasive species for the surge in itchy bites.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2026
The disease can cause an itchy rash, fever, severe brain inflammation and death.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 27 Feb. 2026
This lotion is fast-absorbing, relieving your tattoo’s dry, itchy skin and providing 48-hour moisture.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for itchy
Adjective
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Rather than focusing on clarity with harsh actives, a key component to the glass skin trend is using gentle, non-irritating ingredients that take your skin to a healthier state.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
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Caustic soda crystals cannot be ingested; baking soda is edible and non-irritating.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Companies like Acorn, which specializes in British TV, and Crunchyroll, devoted to anime, had built real businesses on niches with passionate fans.—
Lucas Shaw,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Was there one among you all that was kind of most passionate about getting this record done?—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The number of days per year worldwide that are too hot to engage in ordinary activities has doubled since 1950, separate research found, while Arctic sea ice is at its lowest level on record.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Jennette Jurado from Death Valley’s Public Information Team echoed that warning, noting that strong winds and hot temperatures over the weekend had probably contributed to a floral decline.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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As one of the stars of gay hockey smut — sorry, show — Heated Rivalry, Storrie’s overnight catapult into the spotlight has bestowed upon him a rabid fanbase of horny women.—
Rima Parikh,
Vulture,
1 Mar. 2026
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Like Madonna, Peaches has the nerve to age in public and still be horny.—
Jesse Dorris,
Pitchfork,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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That’ll make everybody excited to compete against them.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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As curator, my goal is to create exhibitions for our artists that provide them with the freedom to experiment and get excited about new ideas, and expand the idea of what art is and can be for our patrons.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Itchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/itchy. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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