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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
Best shampoos for itchy scalp Shampoo is often seen as the first line of defense against dandruff.
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Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Some common symptoms include the need to pee more frequently, feeling extremely thirsty, having dry and itchy skin, and getting dark, velvety patches on the skin.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 7 Sep. 2025
For those with allergies, these particles can be inhaled and trigger annoying symptoms like sneezing, a runny nose, or itchy eyes.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Wool flannels are very warm but can be itchy for sensitive skin.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
People who use their smartphones while sitting on the toilet face are at higher risk for painful, itchy hemorrhoids, according to new research published in the journal PLOS One.
—Dr. Noor Shaik, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
The patch wasn't itchy, flaky, dry or in an area where Meitinger gets flare-ups.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
The culprit is mast cells, a type of white blood cell that releases histamine and other inflammatory chemicals, making skin red, itchy, and swollen.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 25 Aug. 2025
Kole said people who use these products may develop bacterial or yeast infections, as well as inflamed, itchy skin that can take days or even weeks to heal.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 21 Aug. 2025
Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Some common symptoms include the need to pee more frequently, feeling extremely thirsty, having dry and itchy skin, and getting dark, velvety patches on the skin.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 7 Sep. 2025
For those with allergies, these particles can be inhaled and trigger annoying symptoms like sneezing, a runny nose, or itchy eyes.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Wool flannels are very warm but can be itchy for sensitive skin.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
People who use their smartphones while sitting on the toilet face are at higher risk for painful, itchy hemorrhoids, according to new research published in the journal PLOS One.
—Dr. Noor Shaik, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
The patch wasn't itchy, flaky, dry or in an area where Meitinger gets flare-ups.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
The culprit is mast cells, a type of white blood cell that releases histamine and other inflammatory chemicals, making skin red, itchy, and swollen.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 25 Aug. 2025
Kole said people who use these products may develop bacterial or yeast infections, as well as inflamed, itchy skin that can take days or even weeks to heal.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for itchy
Adjective
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Nina not being there contributed to one of the most irritating moments in this season so far, with Antonio smugly blowing a kiss into the camera for her and gloating about being in the top after her harsh critique last week.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
29 Aug. 2025
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An irritating habit of his is to stop by and launch into long-winded stories about some mundane event in his present or past life or to pontificate about a current event.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
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While traditional agencies mainly focus on commission structures, Iftiu built his organization around leadership development and recruiting salespeople who are passionate about putting clients first.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Kaif Shaikh Kaif Shaikh is a journalist and writer passionate about turning complex information into clear, impactful stories.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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With the debates coming later this month, the campaign water is set to get hotter.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Sep. 2025
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Significantly diseased leaves should be raked and removed from the area and disposed of properly, such as by burying, burning where allowed, or hot composting, according to UW-Madison.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This Mary is horny, drunk, and completely belligerent about her dream of being a cabaret star.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
2 Sep. 2025
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All those great ‘70s horny classics that are perverse classics were all censored.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This year’s Fall Preview consists of all the entertainment — from TV to video games to theater — that Vulture writers and editors are excited to consume this season.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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The inclusion created viral moments around social media with BLACKPINK’s global fanbase excited to see the song’s inclusion and the Shazam charts showing clear curiosity from viewers to find out more about the music.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Itchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/itchy. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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