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Recent Examples of Synonyms for touched up
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The Commanders revised their defense and will now operate in Jones’ system, which could look quite similar to Brian Flores’ defense with the Minnesota Vikings.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
15 May 2026 -
There has been backlash from some families in the district who want to know why the plan was revised.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
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On the rush, Keller controlled the loose puck just inside the left circle and flicked a shot off the back post into the net.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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Havertz turned and flicked it to Eze at the edge of the area, who curled home a spectacular finish.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Verb
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From wrinkle-resistant dresses to lightweight two-piece sets, these pieces are comfortable for long flights but polished enough to wear straight to your destination without requiring a major outfit change.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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Lightweight and breathable, linen is perfect for hot days at the park or beach, but this pair is polished enough for weekend brunch or a backyard cookout.—
Jacquelyn McGilvray,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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The slick creatures, with their blunt heads and whiskers, are sometimes easy to spot in the water, but the restaurants that have perfected eating them are a bit harder to find.—
Chelsea Brasted,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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Le Rhul is said to have perfected the dish and authored the charter.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Jo Yurcaba,
NBC news,
16 May 2026
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Add a touch of Field’s style to your wardrobe with these dress pants at Amazon, and keep reading for even more options starting at $26.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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The Tempo cut it to three midway through the fourth while Brittany Sykes (27 points, seven assists) sparked Toronto’s rally.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2026
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Kreutzer cuts clunkily and repeatedly between the ongoing crises in two households, presumably implying that the men in these women’s lives are all tarred with the same patriarchal brush.—
Stephanie Bunbury,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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Farmer noted that the labels are typically reworked periodically, and that the most recent efforts on this front had begun in 2022.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
18 May 2026
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Bandana motifs—pulled from Los Angeles’ street culture—are reworked across denim and shirts.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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Condensed and edited by Rebecca Kilroy.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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This interview was edited for length and clarity.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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“Touched up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touched%20up. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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