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as in sensitive
easily offended
watch what you say around him, as he's very touchy about every little thing
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as in difficult
requiring exceptional skill or caution in performance or handling
money is a touchy subject for many people and shouldn't be discussed casually
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as in combustible
capable of catching or being set on fire
the experiment involves the use of some touchy chemicals, so caution is required
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Recent Examples of touchy
Manual focus is responsive, too, if a little bit touchy.
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PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
And the Bulls are in a touchy position because of the massive drop-off in viewership caused by their move to CHSN, which reportedly has led to the loss of more than 60% of viewers.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
And Jenner and Chalamet kept the good vibes going, attending a New York Fashion Week dinner together several days later, and closing out the whirlwind week with a touchy outing to a US Open Match.
—Luke Chinman, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
In his acceptance speech for winning best director, Baker issued a call to arms over the touchy subject of how long a title plays exclusively in theaters before going to homes.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2025
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PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
And the Bulls are in a touchy position because of the massive drop-off in viewership caused by their move to CHSN, which reportedly has led to the loss of more than 60% of viewers.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
And Jenner and Chalamet kept the good vibes going, attending a New York Fashion Week dinner together several days later, and closing out the whirlwind week with a touchy outing to a US Open Match.
—Luke Chinman, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
In his acceptance speech for winning best director, Baker issued a call to arms over the touchy subject of how long a title plays exclusively in theaters before going to homes.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for touchy
Adjective
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These searches help keep digital communications and sensitive information safe.—
Jeremiah Bartz,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
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The lightweight formula is fragrance-free — ideal for sensitive skin — and doubles as a primer thanks to its matte finish.—
Madison Yauger,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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But the fact that Schwartzman, in his first film, was given the difficult task of stealing laughs away from a comedy legend, and so often succeeds in doing so, gives him the slight edge.—
Shannon Carlin,
Time,
30 May 2025
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Shaving requires removing the end cap of a bat, which can be difficult to do, and shaving down or thinning out the inner wall of the barrel.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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The earlier case remained unsolved, but the parallels between the shootings are stark, echoing a combustible chapter in Israeli-Palestinian relations in which violence flared around the globe.—
Adam Goldman,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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What new adventures could bring out—and deepen—her combustible mix of vulnerability and ferocity?—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
21 May 2025
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The crew is under the supervision of the capable Mensah (Noma Dumezweni) who is prone to panic attacks as the group visits an irritable planet at the behest of The Corporation — a powerful business conglomerate where profit is indeed king.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
16 May 2025
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It’s said to cause people to become irritable, aggravate health problems, and abrade mechanical devices.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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Being a careless jackass but also irresistibly charming is a tough needle to thread.—
Staff Author Published,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
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Coastal trips After previously demonstrating that Viking vessels can handle open oceanic waters even in tough conditions, Jarrett was determined to explore their capabilities close to land and among the fjords.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Officials with the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms conducted a search at Ross’ home in Oklahoma and seized materials that were used to build the explosive devices, police said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2025
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By the time a trend becomes obvious and investment products are widely available, much of the initial explosive growth has often already occurred.—
Gianluca Sidoti,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The first takes us back to January 2023 and the first leg of a tetchy Carabao Cup semi-final against Southampton, whose Duje Caleta-Car is shown a red card late on.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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At least, that’s how a plurality of Americans perceive the tetchy state of our union.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2025
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The brushy habitat surrounding the golf course includes non-native eucalyptus trees, which are known for being highly flammable.—
Barbara Henry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
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Lint is highly flammable, and a lint buildup in the dryer vent can lead to a buildup in the dryer itself.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
26 May 2025
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“Touchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touchy. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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