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as in to feel
to come into bodily contact with (something) so as to perceive a slight pressure on the skin
be careful not to touch this pan—it's still hot
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as in to influence
to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response
your speech on the true meaning of patriotism touched me deeply
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as in to taint
to affect slightly with something morally bad or undesirable
unfortunately, his insufferable arrogance tends to touch even the good deeds that he does
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as in to join
to be adjacent to
our property touches theirs right where that big elm tree is
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as in to affect
to be the business or affair of
I don't think this decision touches you, so butt out
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as in contact
the state or fact of being able to exchange information regarding one's current situation
everyone promised to keep in touch over the summer
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as in splash
a very small amount
added just a touch of parsley to the dish
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as in feature
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
each designer has his or her own personal touches
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as in hint
an almost imperceptible sign of something
a touch of irritation tinged his voice as the candidate fielded yet another question about his personal finances
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Recent Examples of touch
Lisa Wood Shapiro, Wired News, 18 Apr. 2025
Buy Now for $176 In the compilation video, Hurley stands atop rocks on the beach and walks on the white sandy beaches of the island before letting her feet touch the water.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Add a modern touch with steel Corten weathering steel gives a retaining wall a modern look while shrubs blend the landscape and architecture.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
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Verb
The outer layer is a knitted sports polyester reminiscent of my kids’ soccer shorts, there is an inner washable filter, and the layer that touches my face is an upcycled cotton.
ChicoBag claims that a single one of its masks replaces 547 single-use masks.
—Lisa Wood Shapiro, Wired News, 18 Apr. 2025
Buy Now for $176 In the compilation video, Hurley stands atop rocks on the beach and walks on the white sandy beaches of the island before letting her feet touch the water.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
Settled into four acres of peaceful, wooded space in Northern California’s wine country, a spectacular home blending touches of Southern hospitality and warmth with a contemporary California vibe has hit the market for $4.95 million.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Add a modern touch with steel Corten weathering steel gives a retaining wall a modern look while shrubs blend the landscape and architecture.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for touch
Verb
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In what felt like just a few seconds, the motion subsided, and my seat retreated back to the deck.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The Gundam roster of units is also pretty strong and definitely feels more catered to a Western audience, which is no bad thing.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Industry experts view the ads as an effort to influence Trump to exempt parts from 25% tariffs in the days ahead.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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An African cardinal from Guinea, Sarah, 79, is viewed as a spiritual and theological standard-bearer for conservative Catholics, as critics of Francis have argued the late pope was too heavily influenced by modern secularism.—
Danielle Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Apologies to the late John Lennon, but that song has been tainted for many. Need a break?—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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The river is tainted with harmful toxins from industrial waste, trash and untreated sewage.—
Kimberly Dickson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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Korir, who won last year’s Chicago Marathon, joins his older brother Wesley as a winner of the Boston Marathon, the first siblings to do so.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Connecticut was the 17th state to join the country-wide movement to legalize cannabis in 2012.—
David Goldburg,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In court, the judge cautioned prosecutors to remind Bondi and others that public statements could affect the jury selection process.—
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Every year, the walk draws hundreds of people who have been affected by pancreatic cancer — survivors, family members, caregivers and friends — and so far has raised more than two-thirds of its goal of $475,000.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Kids' eyesight is getting worse: Special contact lenses may be the answer.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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For program details, contact Chad Murch at MonofilamentRecycling@volusia.org or 386-736-5927, Ext. 12839.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Apr. 2025
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Jets history, going back to Rex Ryan, and way back to Joe (Willie) Namath, provides ample evidence the organization is much about media splash, not backing down, and wanting to be the center of attention despite not making the playoffs since 2010.—
Bob Raissman,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2025
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Uncertainty still hovers over Bryce Huff, a splash signing in 2024.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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This is a sprawling document of balance changes, quality-of-life tweaks, and major new features.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Going for a cut that accentuates your best facial features and hair texture can be a foolproof way to walk out of the hair salon feeling happy.—
Julie Ricevuto,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Touch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touch. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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