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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
Anyone who was at an exposure location and develops symptoms — which include fever, rash, cough, runny nose and red, itchy eyes — should contact their health care provider by phone.
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Katie Langford, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
Histamines increase blood flow and cause swelling around the bite, which triggers that infamous itchy, red bump.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Both Leonas and Miller suggest that those with sensitive skin or people who have specific allergies are likely the most impacted by new clothing’s loose dyes and chemicals, as the garments’ contact with skin may cause rashes; dry, itchy patches; and other types of uncomfortable reactions.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025
With losses come uneasy fan bases, and with uneasy fan bases come edgy owners with itchy fingers, and with edgy owners and itchy fingers come coaches on hot seats.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Symptoms include sneezing, congestion, itchy eyes and scratchy throat.
—Shooshan Danagoulian, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2025
This autoimmune disorder that causes dry, scaly, and itchy skin.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 7 Oct. 2025
The new era of Survivor goes hard and fast, and the best way to stave off Jeff Probst’s itchy torch snuffer?
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 25 Sep. 2025
The bite site may be itchy and red.
—Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Sep. 2025
Katie Langford, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
Histamines increase blood flow and cause swelling around the bite, which triggers that infamous itchy, red bump.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Both Leonas and Miller suggest that those with sensitive skin or people who have specific allergies are likely the most impacted by new clothing’s loose dyes and chemicals, as the garments’ contact with skin may cause rashes; dry, itchy patches; and other types of uncomfortable reactions.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025
With losses come uneasy fan bases, and with uneasy fan bases come edgy owners with itchy fingers, and with edgy owners and itchy fingers come coaches on hot seats.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Symptoms include sneezing, congestion, itchy eyes and scratchy throat.
—Shooshan Danagoulian, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2025
This autoimmune disorder that causes dry, scaly, and itchy skin.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 7 Oct. 2025
The new era of Survivor goes hard and fast, and the best way to stave off Jeff Probst’s itchy torch snuffer?
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 25 Sep. 2025
The bite site may be itchy and red.
—Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for itchy
Adjective
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Mosquitoes may be tiny, but their bites can pack an irritating punch.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Critics note the time and effort needed to remove stubborn labels—after all, few things are more irritating than peeling off a label and being met with sticky residue.—
Caelan McMichael,
Allure,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Alongside contemporaries including Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill and Maxwell, the neo-soul class focused on recapturing the live, thick instrumentation, rich songwriting and weighted, passionate delivery of its nominal genre predecessor.—
Trevor Anderson,
Billboard,
22 Oct. 2025
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For viewers in the US interested in Canadian sports, CTV provides a window into some of the country’s most passionate sporting traditions alongside major American league coverage.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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From here, baking in the heat, general admission fans can watch elite guests queue for private hot laps, while VIP ticket holders dine at exclusive cantinas and hospitality areas.—
Patrick Iversen,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The increasingly inaccessible real estate market is a hot topic among would-be homeowners these days, leaving shoppers looking for alternative options in the form of rentals, nomadic living, and yes, tiny homes.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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There were stabs at horny lounge jazz, a melodramatic Latin guitar ballad, even a folksy blues number.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
18 Oct. 2025
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The siblings go through old pictures, watch old Super 8 footage and even read to each other from surprisingly graphic letters between their parents, expressing involuntary waves of horror and pride at how horny Jerry and Anne were for each other.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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There are so many people who are excited to have me back in some capacity as Superman.—
Charles Infosino,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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Today, scientists are extremely excited about how AI can be used to predict the way molecules interact, transforming areas like drug discovery and materials science.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Itchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/itchy. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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