in touch

phrase

1

: in a state in which people communicate with each other especially by calling or writing to each other

We kept/stayed in touch after college.

They keep in touch by email.

—often + with

I'll be in touch with you later this week.

I have been trying to get in touch with her all day.

The childhood friends have kept in touch with each other for 40 years.

2

: in a state of being aware of what is happening, how certain people feel, etc.

—usually + with

As a professor of biology, it is important to keep/stay in touch with the latest research.

She is in touch with the voters and their needs.

3

: in a state of being aware of a particular part of one's character that is not easily noticed

—usually + with

She meditates to get in touch with her inner self.

Examples of in touch in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Andrabi said Pakistan is in touch with the Saudi Arabian and Yemeni governments to seek more information on the strike. — Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026

Brady ultimately beat the case and was in touch with the FBI, confirming McDonnell’s whereabouts and the alleged scam. — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2026

Lucas Herbert said his management has been in touch with the tour. — ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026

But one is struggling right now with depression, and the other is living her best life but not in touch much. — Emily Morman, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for in touch

• nonesuch
• retouch
• clutch
• crutch
• cutch
• dutch
• hutch
• much
• mutch
• such
• insomuch
• overmuch