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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The care-bot’s exterior is also softer to the touch than the humanoids designed for industrial tasks, with upholstery and foam padding.
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Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Though not a comforter, this three-piece quilt set packs a similar cloud-like comfort thanks to its 100 percent cotton material that is light as a feather, wicks away moisture, and feels smooth to the touch.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
Water when the surface becomes dry to the touch.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Once the seeds have germinated, provide good air circulation and water the seeds as soon as the soil is dry to the touch.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2026
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Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Though not a comforter, this three-piece quilt set packs a similar cloud-like comfort thanks to its 100 percent cotton material that is light as a feather, wicks away moisture, and feels smooth to the touch.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
Water when the surface becomes dry to the touch.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Once the seeds have germinated, provide good air circulation and water the seeds as soon as the soil is dry to the touch.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2026
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“To the touch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20touch. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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