1
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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4
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
Wendy Sheehan Donnell, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
His 5-year-old great-grandson stands nearby, already in a little apron, already touching the clay.
—Dada Jovanovic, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2025
Marci Robin, Allure, 27 Sep. 2025
Astylish Ruffled Gingham Button-Down Shirt Ruffled trim gives this gingham button-down shirt a dressy touch.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Meanwhile, only the Apple M4 was able to touch the X2 Elite Extreme on single-core testing.
—Wendy Sheehan Donnell, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
His 5-year-old great-grandson stands nearby, already in a little apron, already touching the clay.
—Dada Jovanovic, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
The color is a quintessential bridal look, but the seemingly iridescent touch gives it just the right amount of modernity and whimsy.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 27 Sep. 2025
Astylish Ruffled Gingham Button-Down Shirt Ruffled trim gives this gingham button-down shirt a dressy touch.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for touch
Verb
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Professional ambitions feel at odds with relationship needs.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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So when McCoy jumped a route and intercepted a pass from Appalachian State quarterback AJ Swann on Saturday night, seeing nothing but 26 yards of open blue turf and the orange end zone ahead of him, the ensuing pick-six felt like a pressurized balloon was burst.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Sep. 2025
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Its experts know that identifying the factors influencing home prices goes beyond bare-bones data like bedroom or bathroom counts.—
Mary Beth Eastman,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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If backlash from Hollywood talent or streaming customers canceling their Disney+ influenced Iger to reinstate Kimmel, the conglomerate model served a purpose — maybe not for shareholders, but for society.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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The film centered on the Environmental Protection Agency encasing the Simpsons’ hometown of Springfield in a dome after Homer taints the area’s water supply.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Sep. 2025
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King Charles’ brother, Prince Andrew, has been tainted by his own friendship with Epstein.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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States Say Huge Cuts Arbitrary In the new case, the suing states—led by Illinois and joined by California, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and others—say DHS responded to Smith’s ruling by abruptly reallocating hundreds of millions of dollars away from them.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Those cuts have left some families who had been hoping to join trials of new treatments scrambling to find other options.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Indiana Dunes State Park, has not historically been affected by federal government shutdowns, while the Indiana Dunes National Park has.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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Nationwide, the full recall affects approximately 58 million pounds of food products manufactured by Hillshire Brands between March 17 and September 26, 2025.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Previously, dog owners were only required to report bites to Maricopa County Animal Care & Control, with no obligation to share contact information with victims — leading to many unreported incidents, according to the agency.—
Wren Smetana,
AZCentral.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Handcuffing of Children Another bill will prevent children who are younger 14 from being handcuffed upon initial contact with a police officer, with some exceptions such as when it is needed for public safety, according to a press statement from the Connecticut Senate Democrats.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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From a bleak job hunt upon her arrival in 2016 to undergoing treatment for her second bout with breast cancer during the uncertainty and fear of COVID, Davis recalls her journey through raw vulnerability and splashes of humor.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 Oct. 2025
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While the $20 endless shrimp deal made quite a splash with customers, the company suffered millions in operating losses.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Naturally, these aren't feature-packed as an iPad with a stylus – but that's sort of the point.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Oct. 2025
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Each of the 16 guest rooms is equipped for luxury, with features like Grown Alchemist bath products and Frette towels, and the blooming gardens below are perfect for a stroll or for setting up shop in the afternoons with a book.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Touch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touch. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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