1
as in to feel
to come into bodily contact with (something) so as to perceive a slight pressure on the skin
be careful not to touch this pan—it's still hot
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2
as in to influence
to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response
your speech on the true meaning of patriotism touched me deeply
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3
as in to taint
to affect slightly with something morally bad or undesirable
unfortunately, his insufferable arrogance tends to touch even the good deeds that he does
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as in to join
to be adjacent to
our property touches theirs right where that big elm tree is
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as in to affect
to be the business or affair of
I don't think this decision touches you, so butt out
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as in contact
the state or fact of being able to exchange information regarding one's current situation
everyone promised to keep in touch over the summer
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as in splash
a very small amount
added just a touch of parsley to the dish
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3
as in feature
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
each designer has his or her own personal touches
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4
as in hint
an almost imperceptible sign of something
a touch of irritation tinged his voice as the candidate fielded yet another question about his personal finances
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Recent Examples of touch
Lisa Wood Shapiro, Wired News, 18 Apr. 2025
Buy Now for $176 In the compilation video, Hurley stands atop rocks on the beach and walks on the white sandy beaches of the island before letting her feet touch the water.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Medora Lee, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
Saloni Rita ruffled maxi dress $850 NET-A-PORTER Crafted from silk-georgette in a vibrant pink floral print, this classic silhouette is adorned with cascading ruffles along the V-neckline and tiered skirt for a romantic touch.
—Caroline Griswold, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The outer layer is a knitted sports polyester reminiscent of my kids’ soccer shorts, there is an inner washable filter, and the layer that touches my face is an upcycled cotton.
ChicoBag claims that a single one of its masks replaces 547 single-use masks.
—Lisa Wood Shapiro, Wired News, 18 Apr. 2025
Buy Now for $176 In the compilation video, Hurley stands atop rocks on the beach and walks on the white sandy beaches of the island before letting her feet touch the water.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
Core inflation, which excludes energy and food, also came in a touch softer than previously indicated.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
Saloni Rita ruffled maxi dress $850 NET-A-PORTER Crafted from silk-georgette in a vibrant pink floral print, this classic silhouette is adorned with cascading ruffles along the V-neckline and tiered skirt for a romantic touch.
—Caroline Griswold, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for touch
Verb
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Many individuals feel too stressed or busy will avoid treating themselves, according to a study by Cornell SC Johnson College of Business published in the Journal of Consumer Research.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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For the polarizing defenseman, that has felt like three days at some times, and three years at others.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Yet the case stands to influence legal challenges to the Liberation Day tariffs, too, because the President relied on the same mechanism for both the earlier and more recent tariff announcements, declaring a national emergency under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, of 1977.—
Cristian Farias,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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Not so long time ago, in a galaxy not so far away, Alfonso Cuarón was unintentionally influencing the future of the Star Wars franchise.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Apologies to the late John Lennon, but that song has been tainted for many. Need a break?—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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The river is tainted with harmful toxins from industrial waste, trash and untreated sewage.—
Kimberly Dickson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Platt joined as the group’s lead vocalist in 2014.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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In a recent interview with Today, Menzel shared her thoughts about her son recently joining her on the red carpet.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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The bill's requirement to show proof of citizenship in person would affect millions more voters who do have the documentation but register by mail or online, the Brennan Center said.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The precise extent of the cancellations and the specific products affected remain unclear.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Given how often Musiala carries the ball past defenders and is exposed to physical contact, having an understudy in that position would seem essential.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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The film follows the story of Dante, a small yet extraordinary Amazonian dart frog with a powerful gift: when in contact with clouds, his skin can generate rain.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2025
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Neither does the oak, even after almost 25 years, although that small amount of virgin oak barrels in the mix adds a splash of vibrant wood to the flavor profile.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2025
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The use of blue and limestone beige reflects Malta’s coastal hues, with accents of vibrant red to offer a splash of contrast.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Apr. 2025
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Going for a cut that accentuates your best facial features and hair texture can be a foolproof way to walk out of the hair salon feeling happy.—
Julie Ricevuto,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
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This is a sprawling document of balance changes, quality-of-life tweaks, and major new features.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Touch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touch. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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