as in to crave
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
kids are itching for summer vacation
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This mix will satisfy that sweet and salty combo that everyone craves.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026 -
Plainly, this is the trophy, and moment, supporters crave.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Felicia Anderson, 39, is wanted on a half-dozen criminal counts, including first-degree assault, second-degree assault and weapons violations.—
Alexa Ashwell,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 2026
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Holland doesn't want to force sobriety on anyone.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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“Itch (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/itch%20%28for%29. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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