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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
While allergies are a possibility, cats with allergies usually manifest clinically with pruritic or itchy skin issues.
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Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
The itchy rash is accompanied by intense stinging, pain, and burning.
—Fara Rosenzweig, Outside, 24 Jan. 2026
Reactions to bed bug bites vary widely from nothing to an intense, itchy red rash.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
Bottom line Although dry, itchy skin is a frustrating problem that can arise when taking cholesterol-lowering medication, using a daily barrier repair cream that can replenish cholesterol in your skin can mitigate these side effects.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
The itchy rash is caused by microscopic mites that burrow, live, and reproduce in the skin.
—Will Barker, TheWeek, 23 Jan. 2026
Avène’s Eau Thermale Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream provides immediate comfort to dry, red, and itchy skin affected by eczema.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 20 Jan. 2026
The Smekkers are incredibly insulating without overdoing it—and without getting itchy, either.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
There are times and places where being too itchy to get moving can wipe big-play potential off the board.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 12 Jan. 2026
Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
The itchy rash is accompanied by intense stinging, pain, and burning.
—Fara Rosenzweig, Outside, 24 Jan. 2026
Reactions to bed bug bites vary widely from nothing to an intense, itchy red rash.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
Bottom line Although dry, itchy skin is a frustrating problem that can arise when taking cholesterol-lowering medication, using a daily barrier repair cream that can replenish cholesterol in your skin can mitigate these side effects.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
The itchy rash is caused by microscopic mites that burrow, live, and reproduce in the skin.
—Will Barker, TheWeek, 23 Jan. 2026
Avène’s Eau Thermale Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream provides immediate comfort to dry, red, and itchy skin affected by eczema.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 20 Jan. 2026
The Smekkers are incredibly insulating without overdoing it—and without getting itchy, either.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
There are times and places where being too itchy to get moving can wipe big-play potential off the board.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for itchy
Adjective
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It’s further dragged down by far too many irritating genre tropes to count.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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An irritating product or excessive use of active ingredients can quickly push skin into a state of hypersensitivity.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Instructor Peggie Moore is passionate about working with students of every age, size, shape and ability.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Kubota is passionate about water, food and the environment.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Although all the signs are there that the charter market is particularly hot in 2026, there are still yachts available to charter in the eclipse’s path.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The other new entries are DSquared2 (which featured a hot celebrity) and Dolce & Gabbana (which generated heated controversy for its model casting).—
Luke Leitch,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Is this just wish fulfillment for horny old widowers?—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
18 Jan. 2026
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For some reason, for a while Hollywood decided romantic intimacy wasn’t something people wanted to watch onscreen, but the billion-dollar book industry proves people want horny, smart, romantic stories.—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
Refinery29,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Bowe is excited for the 2026 Winter Games — particularly the return to fans in the stands, as they were still barred from attending in 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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Strassler is particularly excited about the study of radioactive thorium-229 decay, which could reveal variations in the fundamental constants.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Itchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/itchy. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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