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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
Those kilts will be a bit thick and itchy in the Miami heat, and beer does not come at Boston prices by the beach.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Their itchy bites can cause allergic reactions.
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Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
For the avid gardener in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, DC, stepping out the front door in the summer meant being assaulted by hordes of those flying hypodermic needles, ready to bore into her skin and leave itchy welts – and sometimes serious infections like malaria or Zika – behind.
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Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Chigger and no-see-um bites are smaller, usually more itchy or painful and are often grouped together in specific places on the body.
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Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
19 June 2026
Treat any itchy sites with anti-itch creams and try not to scratch the area.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
These pests don't just leave us with red, itchy bumps, but are also vectors of numerous diseases.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
17 June 2026
Address dry, itchy skin and hair issues caused by harsh water chemicals.
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ABC News,
13 June 2026
Faith Hinitt bought her first home in June 2023 in England, yet began experiencing symptoms like an itchy rash on her chest, night sweats, fatigue and more, according to Kennedy News & Media.
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Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Their itchy bites can cause allergic reactions.
—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
For the avid gardener in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, DC, stepping out the front door in the summer meant being assaulted by hordes of those flying hypodermic needles, ready to bore into her skin and leave itchy welts – and sometimes serious infections like malaria or Zika – behind.
—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Chigger and no-see-um bites are smaller, usually more itchy or painful and are often grouped together in specific places on the body.
—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
19 June 2026
Treat any itchy sites with anti-itch creams and try not to scratch the area.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
These pests don't just leave us with red, itchy bumps, but are also vectors of numerous diseases.
—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
17 June 2026
Address dry, itchy skin and hair issues caused by harsh water chemicals.
—
ABC News,
13 June 2026
Faith Hinitt bought her first home in June 2023 in England, yet began experiencing symptoms like an itchy rash on her chest, night sweats, fatigue and more, according to Kennedy News & Media.
—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for itchy
Adjective
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Greenberg tried his best to ignore an irritating ankle injury that had plagued him the last couple of weeks and grimaced under the hazy sunlight as the pitcher, probably 20 or more years his junior, stared him down.
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The hypoallergenic face serum is free from potentially irritating ingredients, such as parabens and synthetic fragrances, too.
Adjective
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It was captured as monarch and his eldest son visited the Natural History Museum in London to kick off the countdown to COP30, the annual United Nations climate change summit to be held the following month in Brazil, as both are passionate advocates for the environment.
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Alejandra Gomez, the executive director of the non-profit LUCHA, says that the moratorium emerged from the passionate advocacy of many Arizonans—and in the face of fierce counter-lobbying from the data center industry led by former Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema.
Adjective
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That’s why everything looks different in a cold pool versus a hot shower.
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Either way, El Niño is likely to remain a hot topic throughout 2026.
Adjective
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Her music owned up to being horny, garish, and superficial, but could scan as thin or cheap when held up to other kinds of ethical or political scrutiny.
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By its end, there is even less coherence between the characters and plotlines, diverging into a few pages from the perspective of a desperately horny lesbian crab.
Adjective
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While the online retailer is serving up some excellent K-beauty deals—up to 40% off markdowns—our beauty editors are most excited about Medicube deals.
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While the Athletics hosted the Angels in Sacramento, their Single-A affiliate minor league team, Stockton Ports, hosted lots of dads who were excited to take their kids, young and grown, out to the ball game.
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“Itchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/itchy. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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