itched (for)

verb

past tense of itch (for)
as in craved
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy kids are itching for summer vacation

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for itched (for)
  1. craved
  2. wanted
  3. desired
Verb
  • But the burden of trying to achieve something everyone craved unintentionally, but perceptibly, skewed their priorities.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Budget-conscious buyers still craved a true, sub-US$30,000 subcompact.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of craved
Verb
  • Lottie Shackelford wanted to stay close to her children and to help their teachers.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The brothers also may have wanted to dodge questions regarding rumors about a new tour, with the band posting cryptic teasers on social media the past several days.
    — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of wanted
Verb
  • Hospitals fought back, and Congress rejected the proposal, instead favoring a voluntary approach desired by the industry.
    — Stephanie Armour, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026
  • City juggled negotiations with Gakpo and Ndiaye in the past seven days, enabling them to flit between the two depending on who was most desired or, in the event, most realistic.
    — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of desired
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“Itched (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/itched%20%28for%29. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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