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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
The new era of Survivor goes hard and fast, and the best way to stave off Jeff Probst’s itchy torch snuffer?
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Nick Caruso, TVLine, 25 Sep. 2025
The bite site may be itchy and red.
—Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Sep. 2025
The varicella-zoster virus causes not just the itchy chickenpox rash but sometimes systemic infections, pneumonia and brain swelling.
—Andrea Tamayo, Scientific American, 18 Sep. 2025
Azelastine eye drops are also available to treat itchy, watery eyes.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Scabies causes small, pimple-like skin bumps, which can be intensely itchy and uncomfortable.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 10 Sep. 2025
Best shampoos for itchy scalp Shampoo is often seen as the first line of defense against dandruff.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 9 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
Nick Caruso, TVLine, 25 Sep. 2025
The bite site may be itchy and red.
—Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Sep. 2025
The varicella-zoster virus causes not just the itchy chickenpox rash but sometimes systemic infections, pneumonia and brain swelling.
—Andrea Tamayo, Scientific American, 18 Sep. 2025
Azelastine eye drops are also available to treat itchy, watery eyes.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Scabies causes small, pimple-like skin bumps, which can be intensely itchy and uncomfortable.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 10 Sep. 2025
Best shampoos for itchy scalp Shampoo is often seen as the first line of defense against dandruff.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 9 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for itchy
Adjective
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The more irritating the characters get, the more compelling the movie becomes.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 2025
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This silky, fragrance-free formula delivers all the benefits of retinol—like smoothing fine lines, refining texture, and evening skin tone—without a heavy or irritating feel.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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As his star has risen, the performer born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio has become the most passionate and effective ambassador in Puerto Rican history.—
Leila Cobo,
Billboard,
1 Oct. 2025
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Stay open to rapid communication, travel opportunities, or passionate connections.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Add onion, garlic, ginger, celery to hot oil and cook for 2 minutes; do not allow to brown.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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After the slow, quiet, hot month of August, when many Parisians leave the city and go on holiday, the arrival of fall fills the city with life again as temperatures cool and everyone gets back to their routine.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Reinvention of classics, a revisit to horny monsters, love triangles, etc.—
Kristen Arnett
September 18,
Literary Hub,
18 Sep. 2025
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There, his off-the-wall creations like blues singer Calhoun Tubbs and horny prison inmate Tiny made Grier one of the show's most beloved performers.—
Elliott Smith,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The underground pop of the 2010s used to get so excited about being online, using shrinky-dink artifice to delight in poking fun at a culture that could feel shallow and strange but also organic and endlessly renewable.—
Anna Gaca,
Pitchfork,
1 Oct. 2025
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Last year at this time, fans were excited that the 2025 Grammys looked to be a real horse race, with super-divas Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift and Chappell Roan all destined to compete in the top categories.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Itchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/itchy. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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