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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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2
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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3
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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2
as in splash
a very small amount
added just a touch of parsley to the dish
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3
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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4
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
Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
The 31-year-old right-handed pitcher used his cutter, his sweeper, his slider and his heat – a four-seem fastball that touched 100 mph early and remained in the high-90s.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
Early in the segment, Carpenter’s character, Queen Lisha—who paired motivational speeches with upbeat choreography—suffered a concussion after her backup dancers threw her a touch too hard into a window.
—Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 19 Oct. 2025
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Verb
What stands in the way is not a lack of need but a lack of preparation across the systems that touch women’s lives.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
The 31-year-old right-handed pitcher used his cutter, his sweeper, his slider and his heat – a four-seem fastball that touched 100 mph early and remained in the high-90s.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
Guest rooms have a more streamlined look, with a neutral palette accented by sleek furnishings, oversized windows, plush platform beds, and tech-friendly touches, such as plug-and-play connectivity.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
Early in the segment, Carpenter’s character, Queen Lisha—who paired motivational speeches with upbeat choreography—suffered a concussion after her backup dancers threw her a touch too hard into a window.
—Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 19 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for touch
Verb
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Man, that jolt felt like Emmanuel Sanders streaking down the sidelines at Cleveland.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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Probably my favorite of the season so far – feels like a new direction in a lot of ways.—
Andy Hoglund,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Oct. 2025
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Their campaign influenced the Lacey Act of 1900, inspired Teddy Roosevelt to establish the first federal bird reservations, and ultimately led to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
23 Oct. 2025
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While the Fed doesn’t control mortgage rates, its actions can influence them by affecting the 10-year Treasury yield.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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That means Zaha will be suspended for Game 1 of the playoffs against NYCFC, which tainted an otherwise near-perfect evening for the home team.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Oct. 2025
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In its new filing, Mangione’s defense team expressed concern about tainting the pool of prospective jurors.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Where to stay One 1913 Beaux-Arts building and one modern structure joined by a courtyard, Ignacia Guest House has nine rooms, a pink lounge, a library, and a kitchen and dining space with French doors that lead outside.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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The actor joined the cast in 2014.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Driving through deep water can also affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Here's what to know about both recalls, including how many vehicles are affected and what impacted owners should do.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But Austin didn’t see any of that groove appear for Piastri, whose cutback attempt at the start of the sprint contributed to what was ruled by the stewards to be a racing incident, the contact with Nico Hülkenberg ultimately taking out both McLarens (and Fernando Alonso).—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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At that time, Adams was SDUHSD’s director of special education and was the district’s point of contact for parents of ATP students.—
Marsha Sutton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
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The slide created a gargantuan splash – a hyper-local, but massive tsunami that ran up the opposite mountain slope, leveling everything in its path as high as the Empire State Building.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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Try it with a splash of milk and a drizzle of honey.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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New episodes drop every Wednesday and feature interviews with artists and personalities like Lainey Wilson, Hardy, Charley Crockett, Gavin Adcock, Amanda Shires, Shooter Jennings, Margo Price, Dusty Slay, Lukas Nelson, Ashley Monroe, Old Crow Medicine Show’s Ketch Secor, and Clever.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
22 Oct. 2025
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Creators of websites can implement accessibility features that could help aid the AI models powering the browser.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Touch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touch. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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