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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
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.
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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
The comparison is pretty accurate—shingles is caused by the same virus as chickenpox, varicella zoster, which can stay dormant for decades after those itchy red spots are gone.
—Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 7 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
Symptoms include scaly and itchy skin, difficulty sweating and increased susceptibility to skin infections.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Not only are their bites itchy and uncomfortable, but mosquitoes can also be vectors of disease.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 6 May 2026
This results in itchy, watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, congestion and nasal passage itching.
—Levi Keller, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
But the series’ central character, played by Rachel Weisz, has enough nervous, itchy, manic energy to make the show’s narrative structure feel purposely unstable rather than safely smug.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 4 May 2026
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
The comparison is pretty accurate—shingles is caused by the same virus as chickenpox, varicella zoster, which can stay dormant for decades after those itchy red spots are gone.
—Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 7 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
Symptoms include scaly and itchy skin, difficulty sweating and increased susceptibility to skin infections.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Not only are their bites itchy and uncomfortable, but mosquitoes can also be vectors of disease.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 6 May 2026
This results in itchy, watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, congestion and nasal passage itching.
—Levi Keller, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
But the series’ central character, played by Rachel Weisz, has enough nervous, itchy, manic energy to make the show’s narrative structure feel purposely unstable rather than safely smug.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 4 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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Louisiana fans are passionate and have built a dynamic community.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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The tone of his voice grows more passionate.—
Chris Smith,
Vanity Fair,
11 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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The Blaszczyk, Cornelius and Salinas families were among approximately 10,000 people who saw Xonita Saturday and Sunday at the Waukegan Municipal Beach, excited to get a look, take pictures, and, in some cases, buy their own smaller versions of the bear.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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On Saturday at rookie minicamp, Mauigoa was asked about a video of Giants offensive line coach Mike Bloomgren getting excited when the team picked the Hurricanes standout.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2026
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“Itchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/itchy. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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