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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
William Earl, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
Dimon understands his role as Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, the world’s largest bank and a financial institution that touches hundreds of millions of individuals, businesses, and communities around the globe every year.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
White had the touch again after hitting a season-high seven threes in Sunday’s blowout win over Brooklyn, and the Bulls made 25 of 47 from beyond the arc.
—Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
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Verb
While it’s touched upon in the film, Wilson says that his fulfillment in life and in the project were inextricably tied together.
—William Earl, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
Dimon understands his role as Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, the world’s largest bank and a financial institution that touches hundreds of millions of individuals, businesses, and communities around the globe every year.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
The gold legs add a luxe sheen, and the scalloped back adds an elegant touch to my usual meeting place.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
White had the touch again after hitting a season-high seven threes in Sunday’s blowout win over Brooklyn, and the Bulls made 25 of 47 from beyond the arc.
—Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for touch
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Saldaña has reason to feel good about keeping her box office crown, too.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Jan. 2026
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Update Your Bedding Swapping out your bedding for the winter is one of the easiest ways to make your bedroom feel warmer and cozier.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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The cruise retailer says that 92% of guests intend to shop at sea, and 87% are influenced by storytelling.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Scientists already knew that spaceflight could affect the brain, but this study is among the first to document how those shifts influence how astronauts function in space and back on Earth.—
Chas Newkey-Burden,
TheWeek,
21 Jan. 2026
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The playoff resume includes two World Series titles with the Houston Astros, one subsequently tainted by a sign-stealing scandal.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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Viral clothes, engineered to spin the internet into days of discourse, tainted our collective sense of what was glamorous and pretty.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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After interviewing for multiple head coaching jobs this month, McDaniel agreed to join Jim Harbaugh with the Chargers, who finished their second straight 11-6 season under their veteran head coach with another playoff exit in the wild-card round.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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Coretta’s pacifism and support for civil rights led her to join the local chapter of the Progressive Party and attend its national convention in July 1948 as a student delegate.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Many of those exports affected are Mercedes-Benz SUVs manufactured in nearby Alabama that depart from the Port of Brunswick in Georgia, the nation’s busiest seaport for vehicle exports.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that anxiety, depression and behavioral disorders affect millions of children.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2026
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Sparkling Orange Nº1, a low-intervention, organic orange (orange colored due to skin contact, no oranges used) bubbly from Alsace that pops with orange peel and juicy peach, then drifts into jasmine, herbs, and gentle spice.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The system features 15 degrees of freedom, enabling lifelike motion and complex, contact-rich interactions.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
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Starfish Cay is the water play space, with a zero-entry splash pool that’s just right for little ones.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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Add the carrot sauce and a couple splashes of pasta water, and toss to combine.—
Hailee Catalano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
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Brenda Looper joined the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette as a news clerk in April 1997, and worked as a feature writer, reviewer and copy editor on the news side before moving to the opinion section in July 2011.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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Together, these features make the Advanced Driving Simulation Center a powerful tool.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Touch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touch. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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