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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Resume your normal care routine, watering only when the top 1 to 2 inches of soil are dry to the touch throughout the summer.
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Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 5 Jan. 2026
Keep it in a bright area and water when the soil begins to dry to the touch.
—Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
Firefighters who returned the next day complained to Battalion Chief Mario Garcia that the ground was still smoldering and rocks still felt hot to the touch, according to private text messages from three firefighters to a third party that were reviewed by The Times.
—Paul Pringle, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
Between humid days and cold nights, Baker adds that the fabric is smooth to the touch and keeps her comfortable amid the ever-changing New York City weather.
—Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 29 Dec. 2025
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Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 5 Jan. 2026
Keep it in a bright area and water when the soil begins to dry to the touch.
—Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
Firefighters who returned the next day complained to Battalion Chief Mario Garcia that the ground was still smoldering and rocks still felt hot to the touch, according to private text messages from three firefighters to a third party that were reviewed by The Times.
—Paul Pringle, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
Between humid days and cold nights, Baker adds that the fabric is smooth to the touch and keeps her comfortable amid the ever-changing New York City weather.
—Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 29 Dec. 2025
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“To the touch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20touch. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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