1
as in urge
a strong wish for something
a sudden letch for chocolate
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2
as in desire
sexual appetite
they clearly have a letch for each other, but it might not develop into anything more lasting
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Recent Examples of letch
Side effects include nausea, dizziness, numbness, dumbness, Dementias, deletions, leeches, letches, hexes, hoaxes, hocus-pocuses,
And, if there is justice, spiritual, moral, federal, state, & local charges.
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Terrance Hayes, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2019
Men who preyed on younger women were called letches, cradle-robbers, dogs.
—Jill Ciment, Harper's magazine, 10 June 2019
Was White going to break down and admit he’s a letch?
—David Whitley, OrlandoSentinel.com, 15 Feb. 2018
Terrance Hayes, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2019
Men who preyed on younger women were called letches, cradle-robbers, dogs.
—Jill Ciment, Harper's magazine, 10 June 2019
Was White going to break down and admit he’s a letch?
—David Whitley, OrlandoSentinel.com, 15 Feb. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for letch
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Strolling along the Art District on Santa Fe and into this trove of inspiration for the first time last year poked a creative urge that has kept me coming back for more.—
Miguel Otárola,
The Denver Post,
20 Jan. 2025
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Establish a deliberate pause between the urge to purchase and the decision to act.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Even those closest to Hitler were generally tempted into evil by an overriding desire to make Germany great again after the humiliating defeat of World War I and to take advantage of the opportunities created by the Third Reich itself.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Jan. 2025
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What’s certain, however, is that NASA, the commercial space sector, and nations around the globe are fomenting their desires to renew lunar exploration.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Studies show that cigarettes with lower nicotine content reduce people’s dependence on nicotine and can help alleviate some of the cravings associated with withdrawal.—
Nathaniel Weixel,
The Hill,
15 Jan. 2025
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Previous research has suggested that our food cravings originate from both the brain and the gut, but the science behind sugar cravings is complicated and scientists are not exactly sure what role gut microbes play.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
13 Jan. 2025
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There’s nothing like a second-chance romance, and this one delivers with juicy tension, secrets and years of longing between Poppy and footballer TK.—
Ellie K. Wilde,
People.com,
11 Jan. 2025
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With its perfect balance of contemporary style and wine country warmth, your stay will leave you with unforgettable memories and a longing to return to Sonoma County.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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Each release is a passion project that pays tribute to another adventure that Hamilton has partaken in, which inspired a new rum.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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Both coaches happen to be from Argentina, which means their passion for soccer runs deep, their training sessions are intense, and their training grounds are stocked with yerba mate.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
15 Jan. 2025
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The attacks demonstrated the group's thirst for vengeance against those who intervened against its initial rise in Iraq and Syria over a decade ago.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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His work is driven by curiosity, passion, and a thirst for experiences through adventure and travel… Read More Allen Farmelo Allen Farmelo is Robb Report's digital watch editor.—
Allen Farmelo,
Robb Report,
17 Jan. 2025
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There’s lust, playfulness, and confidence oozing all throughout this track.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
20 Dec. 2024
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Ellen’s entire life has been a nightmare, haunted by Orlok and his diabolical lust.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
29 Dec. 2024
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Americans responded to the cries of hunger in Ethiopia.—
William Lambers,
Hartford Courant,
19 Jan. 2025
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Some will incorporate service, including a St. Cloud event targeted at neighborhood cleanups, and a massive effort, based at the Orange County Convention Center, that aims to pack up to 1 million meals for those who struggle with hunger in our communities.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
Orlando Sentinel,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Letch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/letch. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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