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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Water plants thoroughly when the top 1 to 2 inches of soil feels dry to the touch. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025 Is there a staff member assigned to the touch tank to protect the fish and the children? R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 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, 26 Sep. 2025 The comforter is made from smooth microfiber fabric that is silky to the touch, according to reviews. Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 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 7 Oct. 2025.

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