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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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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
Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2025
People can become infected by eating contaminated food, drinking or having contact with contaminated water and touching animals, animal poop, and the places animals live and roam.
—Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 20 May 2025
The ticket brought back a very strong and touching memory from his youth.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
Funny, sweet, and touching, this was the rare series that never lost its footing even early on.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 20 May 2025
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Adjective
The touching picture book tells a story that is personally meaningful to both Lê as a Vietnamese American and his illustrator Dan Santat, a Thai American.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2025
People can become infected by eating contaminated food, drinking or having contact with contaminated water and touching animals, animal poop, and the places animals live and roam.
—Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 20 May 2025
The ticket brought back a very strong and touching memory from his youth.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
Funny, sweet, and touching, this was the rare series that never lost its footing even early on.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for touching
Adjective
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Perhaps by pulling a little inspiration from an all-time master in an adjacent field.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 June 2025
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But the true wow moment came from a coat of Sherwin-Williams’s Nugget, inspired by a shade in some fabric in an adjacent room.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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Beyond Avoidance The Disengagement Continuum Work disengagement represents a psychological state characterized by emotional, cognitive and behavioral withdrawal from work roles.—
Jonathan H. Westover,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx and Kirk Franklin — each of whom the Doggfather personally shouted out during his speech — also took home the same honor, making for emotional moments throughout the four-hour ceremony.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
10 June 2025
Preposition
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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
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Critics of the deal have cited concerns about the intentions of Nippon Steel regarding continuing domestic production, particularly in blast furnaces.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2024
Verb
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This helps your healthcare provider check for infections, kidney problems, or other issues affecting your bladder and urinary tract.—
Sayaka Blickenderfer, PhD,
Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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Many social media users also suggest using a plastic spoon rather than a metal spoon when eating the product to avoid negatively affecting the live probiotics.—
Morgan Pearson, MS,
Verywell Health,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The print is bold and easy to spot amongst other luggage, while the impressive craftsmanship will keep the bag itself looking brand new for many trips to come.—
Quincy Bulin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2025
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Latu stood out in that capacity, as the 6-foot-7, 244-pound tight end showed impressive athleticism and route running for his size, and seemed very natural catching the ball.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
Verb
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Josh Blank, who played soccer at Elon University from 2016 to 2019, worked in the NFL office for four years before officially joining his dad’s company.—
Josh Kendall,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Collins is the third TCU player to enter the portal joining Vasean Allette and Isaiah Manning.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Moments later, Padilla was shoved to the floor face-down in a hallway outside the briefing room, handcuffed, and temporarily detained in an adjoining room.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
13 June 2025
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Photo : Vitruvius Yacht Design The dining room opens to an adjoining terrace with the push of a button.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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Related Articles The Pathlight suit, which shines a light on how the retail buyout came together last year, is one more moving part and potential expense.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
28 May 2025
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The most moving moments of the program came from VOC Advisory Board member Zarah Meyer, who shared a heartfelt personal testimony alongside her 4-year-old daughter Rosie.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
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“Touching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touching. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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