to the touch
idiom
—used to say that something feels a certain way when touched
Sand the wood until it is smooth to the touch.
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That’s right: The front of this clog is smooth, uniform, and soft to the touch now, lacking the Jibbitz-ready perforations that are a Crocs signature.
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2025
Drown them with an ample amount of water and stir to confirm that everything is cold to the touch.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2025
The neutral accent rug is hand-tufted and feels soft to the touch underfoot.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 27 July 2025
Check that the soil is dry before you water, and water when the soil feels dry to the touch.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2025
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2025
Drown them with an ample amount of water and stir to confirm that everything is cold to the touch.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2025
The neutral accent rug is hand-tufted and feels soft to the touch underfoot.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 27 July 2025
Check that the soil is dry before you water, and water when the soil feels dry to the touch.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for to the touch
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“To the touch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20touch. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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