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as in adjacent
having a border in common
touching lots in the housing development will eventually be separated by hedges for privacy
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2
as in emotional
having the power to affect the feelings or sympathies
a touching movie about two lost animals who try to find their way home
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as in regarding
having to do with
there has been an objection touching the last of the proposed new bylaws
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as in feeling
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 affecting
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 marring
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 adjoining
to be adjacent to
our property touches theirs right where that big elm tree is
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as in concerning
to be the business or affair of
I don't think this decision touches you, so butt out
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Recent Examples of touching
Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
With a remarkable lead performance by Sayuri Yoshinaga and meticulous direction by director Junji Sakamoto, this film earns a place as one of the year’s most touching films.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
That particular storyline feels very current, touching on issues surrounding trans people, military service, and armed self-defense.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Through their on-camera interviews, passion and reverence for cinema comes clearly through, making the film a touching paean to the power of the artform and the people behind it.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
With a remarkable lead performance by Sayuri Yoshinaga and meticulous direction by director Junji Sakamoto, this film earns a place as one of the year’s most touching films.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
Inside Carlyle Group, the tools have become part of daily life, touching everything from research to credit assessments.
—Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
That particular storyline feels very current, touching on issues surrounding trans people, military service, and armed self-defense.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for touching
Adjective
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In round 2, shown on the right panel, the testing contingency remains the same except for the addition of a social facilitator bird in the adjacent room of the control subject, who sits on the perch passively without performing any action.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Not long ago, Barbara Starr, who gardens in the San Fernando Valley, sent me a picture of dozens of seedlings that were growing adjacent to her back wall.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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To navigate emotional volatility, understand what behaviors are acceptable to you and create clear boundaries with the ones that are not.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The emotions of that victory two years ago were apparent at the time — Sirianni was bombastic exiting the field after the emotional win — but there is no concept of revenge this time.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Preposition
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Was any decision made regarding reducing Partey’s media obligations?—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The tragedy is still under investigation but concerns have been raised regarding congested airspace and understaffed air traffic control facilities at Reagan National.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2025
Verb
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An ancillary of the brand’s best-selling, ambery-woody eau, each aluminum tube contains a quick-absorbing lotion that lavishes skin with moisture, keeping hands feeling comfortable and cuticles softened with its moisturizing blend of avocado oil, shea butter, plus green tea and chamomile extracts.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The furniture, objects, and art left me feeling culturally satisfied and inspired to finally finish furnishing my apartment.—
Libby Page,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, that is reportedly affecting the relationship between King Charles and Prince William.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
13 Sep. 2025
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However, an anonymous former OLCA employee said the department is experiencing significant cuts, potentially affecting how well the agency can help Congress identify Social Security problems in certain areas.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Boston comes in with three straight losses marring otherwise agreeable vibes.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Empress Tavern, the basement-level restaurant adjoining the theater which shut down during the pandemic, reopened this spring for private events and concerts hosted by a local nonprofit.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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By 1938, the Netherlands had a 1,170-mile main-road network, 866 miles of which had adjoining cycleways.—
Carlton Reid,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Issues concerning the family, finances and health are all immediate needs that can be overwhelming to both the inmate and their family members.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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These matters concerning candidate quality are nothing new.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Touching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touching. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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