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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
Choosing the right razor is the first step in mitigating bumps and itchy razor burn.
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Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 18 May 2026
Millennials are quickly discovering that their symptoms – brain fog, frozen shoulder and itchy ears – are perimenopause, the years leading up to menopause when a woman still has her menstrual period but hormone levels fluctuate.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 18 May 2026
This may look like red spots or an itchy rash; an over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream or antihistamine can help calm and soothe skin.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 May 2026
The condition causes itchy eyes, puffy eyelids and crusty flakes along the eyelashes, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Their bites are painful, itchy, and can sometimes cause allergic reactions or become infected.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026
For those millions of Americans, spring weather brings sniffles, itchy eyes, asthma exacerbation, and other miseries, with effects ranging from mild symptoms to serious medical emergencies.
—Keerti Gopal, ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
That includes coughing, sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, itchy eyes, difficulty breathing, congestion, itchy throat or nose, headaches, nausea, fatigue, asthma attacks and hay-fever-style allergic reactions.
—Ryan Brennan
may 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
Fleas will plague you and your animals with itchy bites, then hitch a ride indoors to infest your home.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 18 May 2026
Millennials are quickly discovering that their symptoms – brain fog, frozen shoulder and itchy ears – are perimenopause, the years leading up to menopause when a woman still has her menstrual period but hormone levels fluctuate.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 18 May 2026
This may look like red spots or an itchy rash; an over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream or antihistamine can help calm and soothe skin.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 May 2026
The condition causes itchy eyes, puffy eyelids and crusty flakes along the eyelashes, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Their bites are painful, itchy, and can sometimes cause allergic reactions or become infected.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026
For those millions of Americans, spring weather brings sniffles, itchy eyes, asthma exacerbation, and other miseries, with effects ranging from mild symptoms to serious medical emergencies.
—Keerti Gopal, ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
That includes coughing, sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, itchy eyes, difficulty breathing, congestion, itchy throat or nose, headaches, nausea, fatigue, asthma attacks and hay-fever-style allergic reactions.
—Ryan Brennan
may 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
Fleas will plague you and your animals with itchy bites, then hitch a ride indoors to infest your home.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for itchy
Adjective
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Driver recovery can automate what used to be an irritating manual process.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2026
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No-see-um bites may be painful and irritating.—
Eva Flowe
May 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Set in Los Angeles, the film follows AJ, a shy teenager who loves skateboarding and drawing, and Kristen, a passionate surfer.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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Much of the film is set in and around a Parisian elder-care facility, and Hamaguchi guides us through its rooms and hallways, its meetings and rituals, with a patience and passionate granularity worthy of the late documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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The first quarter was back and forth until the Aces got hot, going on a 13-0 run over a 90-second stretch to break open a double-digit lead fueled by six points from Carter.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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When simmered in water just hot enough to bring it to a safe temperature, the meat will be juicy and tender.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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The music’s evocation of simpler times when men were men, teenage girls were both innocent and horny, and cars were made in Michigan has a natural appeal for the MAGA movement.—
Jack Hamilton,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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When the horny old men join the dance floor, hearts fall.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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These customer success stories have got investors excited.—
David Prosser,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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A lot of kids were excited to see the live painting, because now kids are used to being on their phones.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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“Itchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/itchy. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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