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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
Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
When spring arrives and the weather finally warms up after the long, grey winter, gardeners are understandably itching to get back to their plants.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Junior right-hander Jowell Colon has been itching to get a start on the mound for Jacobs.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
The final countdown is on for the Golden State Valkyries second season and fans are already itching to get back into Ballhalla.
—Kelsi Thorud, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Amazon has a ton of chic, spring-ready sneakers my mom (and I) have been itching to add to our carts—head to the site to check out its full selection.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
And that makeup was constantly itching.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
We're often left itching for a change after a while, but the lack of time and energy, the absence of a vision for the room, or limited redecorating skills can stop motivation in its tracks.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026
Do your best to avoid itching the bites as well.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
My cats seem to have started itching themselves.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
When spring arrives and the weather finally warms up after the long, grey winter, gardeners are understandably itching to get back to their plants.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Junior right-hander Jowell Colon has been itching to get a start on the mound for Jacobs.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
The final countdown is on for the Golden State Valkyries second season and fans are already itching to get back into Ballhalla.
—Kelsi Thorud, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Amazon has a ton of chic, spring-ready sneakers my mom (and I) have been itching to add to our carts—head to the site to check out its full selection.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
And that makeup was constantly itching.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
We're often left itching for a change after a while, but the lack of time and energy, the absence of a vision for the room, or limited redecorating skills can stop motivation in its tracks.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026
Do your best to avoid itching the bites as well.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 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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Yusei Kikuchi said throwing fastballs was bothering him again, so the Los Angeles Angels pitcher left Wednesday's 3-2, 10-inning loss to the Chicago White Sox after two innings with left shoulder tightness.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Please order Keegan to make a pre-bathroom coffee for both of us for one week and then stop bothering me about it.—
John Hodgman,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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What is owed to a nagging abdominal injury and an overall offensive regression that contributed to coach Brian Kelly’s firing?—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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My work hours, most notably, but also that little nagging voice in my head that yearns—no, demands—perfection.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Although pest control companies offer lethal solutions such as carpenter bee traps or chemical treatments, the best way to keep carpenter bees from bugging you is using stained, sealed, varnished or treated wood in building projects.—
Sarah Linn
April 24,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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So, all the things people were yelling about with Southwest weren’t bugging me.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The scientists found both were composed of a fibrous material that contained many stinging cells called spirocysts, which belong exclusively to the branch of aquatic invertebrates known as cnidarians.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
23 Apr. 2026
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Parasitoids are specialized types of predatory insects that include non-stinging wasps, flies, and other insects.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 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
Verb
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Beneficial for the Atlantic but irritating to many beachgoers – sargassum is set to pile up across South Florida’s beaches again this summer.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2026
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Sure, there are worse problems to have in life, but there’s no denying that fruit flies are irritating.—
Christine Fiorentino,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Itching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/itching. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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