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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Their bodies, often drab gray or brown, can be wart-studded and rough or slimy to the touch.
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Katarina Zimmer, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 May 2025
Set aside until cool to the touch, about 5 minutes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 2 May 2025
Increase speed to medium; beat until dough is smooth and elastic, but still tacky to the touch, 8 to 10 minutes.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025
Materials Exterior: Car pillows are most often covered in a soft, plush material that’s pleasing to the touch.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
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Katarina Zimmer, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 May 2025
Set aside until cool to the touch, about 5 minutes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 2 May 2025
Increase speed to medium; beat until dough is smooth and elastic, but still tacky to the touch, 8 to 10 minutes.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025
Materials Exterior: Car pillows are most often covered in a soft, plush material that’s pleasing to the touch.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 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 21 May. 2025.
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