Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retouching
Verb
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After 10 to 20 passes, repeat the same process on the ceramic polishing rods, if the sharpener has them.—
Jesse Raub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Mar. 2026 -
The program acts almost like a navigation map for individuals intent on entering the sector, from polishing resumes to grasping industry dynamics.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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Letters are subject to editing for clarity and length.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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The cinematographer is Börres Weiffenbach, with editing by Christian Büttiker and Audrey Maurion.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
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Nonetheless, Blake and Carlson stick to the minimalist sound Blake’s been honing for years.—
Donald Morrison,
Pitchfork,
14 Apr. 2026
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Researchers will be honing their forecasts as the season approaches, and will release additional outlooks in June, July and August.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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Beyond the school district, various businesses and organizations are now joining in the initiative, reinforcing the message to students.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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At Ford, Heather is already reinforcing the foundation’s commitment to human rights, social justice, and democracy.—
Elizabeth Alexander,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
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Playing hardball with Lawrence, dragging this deep into the summer, not adjusting his contract and fining him during training camp would be a worrisome way for Harbaugh and the Giants to proceed.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Crappie like to hover below their prey, fining in place and examining slow-swimming invertebrates such as damselfly, dragonfly, and mayfly nymphs, as well as small leeches.—
Cory Schmidt,
Outdoor Life,
15 Apr. 2026
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Israeli officials and military leaders have recently sounded the alarm over intensifying violence and lawlessness by extremist settlers in the occupied West Bank, where arsons and deadly attacks have continued unabated.—
Sam Metz,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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The company has faced intensifying competition from TikTok and continues to battle longtime rivals in social media including Instagram and X, formerly Twitter.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Retouching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retouching. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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