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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Ensuring that the base layer closest to your skin is warm, breathable, and soft to the touch.
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Kristen Geil, Outside, 27 Jan. 2026
Water snake plants deeply when the top 2 inches of soil feel dry to the touch.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2026
After using this method, the hair looked a lot more defined yet still soft to the touch.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
And when you’re done with fun in the water, head to the touch-and-go helipad on the foredeck that doubles as a basketball court for a pick-up game or two.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 23 Jan. 2026
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Kristen Geil, Outside, 27 Jan. 2026
Water snake plants deeply when the top 2 inches of soil feel dry to the touch.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2026
After using this method, the hair looked a lot more defined yet still soft to the touch.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
And when you’re done with fun in the water, head to the touch-and-go helipad on the foredeck that doubles as a basketball court for a pick-up game or two.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 23 Jan. 2026
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 29 Jan. 2026.
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