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as in bothering
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
don't let her snide put-downs and wisecracks itch you—just ignore her
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Recent Examples of itching
Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
The race to fill New Jersey’s newly vacant, safely blue House seat has attracted heavy spending and nearly a dozen candidates itching to make it out of the primary.
—Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
Some like their rom-coms aching or itching with desire.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
But now, people are itching for something that has more life and patina.
—Heather Bien, The Spruce, 4 Feb. 2026
The Beard is itching to move again Not every potential move revolves around Giannis.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
For years, McMillon had seen the e-commerce opportunity that Walmart was missing and was itching to go after it.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
But the Recording Academy is probably itching to hand this statement category’s first statue to a patriarch of the genre.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
Later my younger daughter would do the same – itching to be old enough to get out there with her sister.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
Hiking enthusiasts itching to get out for a walk in the woods have a new outdoor space to explore in Orange County.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
The race to fill New Jersey’s newly vacant, safely blue House seat has attracted heavy spending and nearly a dozen candidates itching to make it out of the primary.
—Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
Some like their rom-coms aching or itching with desire.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
But now, people are itching for something that has more life and patina.
—Heather Bien, The Spruce, 4 Feb. 2026
The Beard is itching to move again Not every potential move revolves around Giannis.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
For years, McMillon had seen the e-commerce opportunity that Walmart was missing and was itching to go after it.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
But the Recording Academy is probably itching to hand this statement category’s first statue to a patriarch of the genre.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
Later my younger daughter would do the same – itching to be old enough to get out there with her sister.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for itching
Adjective
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In tests using mice, after surgical damage to the liver, AGCL was able to perform significantly better than other current anti-bleeding agents, with normal liver function returning just two weeks after its application.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Jan. 2026
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These injuries resulted in 684 days lost per 1,000 training hours during menstruation, compared to 206 days lost during non-bleeding days.—
Ciara Lucas,
SELF,
16 Dec. 2025
Verb
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One Florida resident reportedly hired a local mover without bothering to determine if the company was licensed, only to run into a boatload of trouble.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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If your knee is bothering you, for instance, the vibration might distract your brain enough for the pain to temporarily retreat.—
Jennifer Heimlich,
Time,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Homeownership comes with a steady hum of nagging questions — not necessarily urgent, but often debated and almost always unresolved.—
Jessica Elliott,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Despite a season-ending ACL tear sustained by Jimmy Butler and nagging knee soreness hampering Steph Curry, Golden State still has playoff hopes.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That thing’s been bugging on him for a while.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
29 Dec. 2025
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Then Julian dropped one of his wireless earbuds into Olympia’s purse, using it as a crude bugging device.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
12 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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After a stinging loss at Wichita State over the weekend, Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway is still figuring out why the Tigers aren't playing their best.—
Corinne S Kennedy,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
25 Jan. 2026
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The itchy rash is accompanied by intense stinging, pain, and burning.—
Fara Rosenzweig,
Outside,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Sometimes, rage bait can be relatively harmless – a recipe that contains disgusting food combinations or someone annoying their pet, partner or sibling.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
1 Dec. 2025
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But what’s been annoying me even more is that these women should have been trained by producers to start recording on their own cell phones if drama starts to unfold after cameras go down.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
12 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Please tell me the sequel could answer the most burning question of the ’00s: How could Austin not recognize Sam in that mask?—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
13 Aug. 2025
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Cooper, 30, asked Hargitay one more burning question about the actors' on-screen alter egos: will Olivia and Elliot ever end up together?—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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A lot of anti-aging skincare contains ingredients like retinol that can be drying and irritating, but Cetaphil has a possible solution.—
Lauren Taylor,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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Cold outdoor air plus active heat indoors can pull moisture from both the scalp and hair shaft, which can be irritating.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Itching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/itching. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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