touched up

Definition of touched upnext
past tense of touch up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for touched up
Verb
  • The 5-star analyst revised his estimates to reflect solid demand and capacity expansion in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud unit.
    TipRanks.com Staff, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Trump has given Iran several deadlines since the war began, but then revised them.
    NPR Staff, NPR, 5 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Chancalay flicked a low cross from near the left post through a crowd of defenders for a one-touch finish by Yeboah into a wide-open net that gave Minnesota the lead for good in the 67th minute.
    CBS News, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Just then the lights in the apartment flicked off and on, then off again, leaving them in the dark, so Louise hung up.
    Catherine Lacey, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • With a range of sizes for plus-sized travelers, these Eytino trousers are comfortable and stylish, but look polished enough for practically any occasion.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Amazon has plenty of spring-ready two-piece options that are comfortable enough for the couch and polished enough for lunch with a friend.
    Annie Blackman, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Turns out Les hasn't quite perfected the process that would reverse the effect just yet.
    Sarah Rodman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Star fortifications started in Italy, were perfected in France (especially by the prolific Vauban), and dominated the European military scene for the entire 17th and 18th centuries, giving Europe’s strategic cities and landscapes a distinctive architectural look.
    Big Think, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Gardeners should carefully read and follow label instructions and avoid applying treatments when pollinators are most active.
    Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
  • View Offers Or register for a free account to read just this article.
    Tim Parks, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Medical experts say if a rattlesnake bites, keep the area still, at or below heart level, do not apply ice, do not cut the wound, and do not suck out the venom – and seek help immediately.
    Jasmine Viel, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
  • The Aztecs were within nine points late in the first half against Michigan and had a 3 rattle out that would have cut it to six before getting their doors blown off 94-54, their most lopsided defeat of the 21st century.
    Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The pair reworked the bones of the original film, which is best remembered approaching its 30th anniversary as a low-budget fever dream starring Clint Howard as a traumatized former psych patient who turns human flesh into refreshing treats.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The one-season show didn’t gain much traction at the time, but now it’s being reworked.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2026
  • This interview has been edited for clarity and length.
    Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Touched up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touched%20up. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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