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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By targeting the source of the infection, its use promotes relief from symptoms such as painful urination and the constant urge to urinate.T'Keyah Bazin, PharmD, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
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But by the fourth year of the Biden administration, key antitrust regulators at the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission had sent a clear message to the business community: Curb your urge to merge.Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
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Sinclair has been very open about its desire to explore ‘strategic alternatives’ for the Tennis Channel, whether selling a stake or the whole property.Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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Based on Fujii’s desire to create something that evokes a sense of nature, Yamada meticulously crafted the set down to the smallest details, including the texture of the soil and the small objects inside the garage.Billboard Japan, Billboard, 27 Dec. 2024
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But this craving for visibility was precariously perched atop fears for his own sanity.Michael S. Roth, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2024
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While digital may dominate, there’s still a deep craving for in-person experiences that offer something special.Stephan Schambach, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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For those longing for the era when moviegoers were asked to believe Arnold Schwarzenegger was just a regular, relatable dad, Jingle All the Way is the movie for you.Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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The vaguely bluesy folk songs courtesy of A.G. Cook put us in a place of longing from frame one.Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
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One of the apprentices, who had a passion for adding saffron to the molten glass, hit on the idea of making the plain risotto for the wedding dinner turn gold like his windows.Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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As a lifelong car enthusiast Karl has combined his passion for personal transportation with his passion for ...Karl Brauer, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The only roadblock would be whether there’s a thirst to keep telling them.Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 18 Dec. 2024
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When police released his mug shot late Monday, giving a fuller picture of the good-looking person from the photo authorities had released days prior, online thirst was everywhere.Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 10 Dec. 2024
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Emotional intelligence helps manage wrath and temper lust through positive interactions and balancing ambition with fairness.Sandro da Silva, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Spanish-style house is an immediately recognizable staple of L.A., one that incites house lust in almost everyone — except, possibly, Linda Carellini’s neighbor, Margo.Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 16 Dec. 2024
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What lies ahead for Woods, with the Masters just four months away, will be determined by his iffy health, insatiable hunger and even the golf gods.Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
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There is great agreement among disparate groups on the need to address crises related to mental health, caring for elders and hunger.David Hessekiel, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Letch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/letch. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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