- present participle of itch.
itching
Example Sentences
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The fine print: Can cause short-term itching in the scalp.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
Nearly every summer, Tove Lo finds herself itching for a change.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
"It's been difficult. I've had to take a lot of antihistamines, which have made me quite drowsy. I've been waking up in the night itching," she said.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
The findings, made in mouse models, reveal a dedicated sensory system that may eventually help scientists develop better treatments for chronic itching disorders.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 14, 2026
She was literally itching to get away from me, clawing her elbows with well-manicured fingernails.
From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat
