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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4
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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2
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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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
Eve Chen, USA Today, 6 June 2025
Those include side planks, knee touches (touching alternating knees to the ground), hip dips and leg/arm extensions.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2025
Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Allowing kids to complete the phrases on each page in their own words is a unique, personalized touch that could also act as a time capsule.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 6 June 2025
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Verb
By the same token, guests should never touch scareactors, which is what Universal calls HHN actors.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 6 June 2025
Those include side planks, knee touches (touching alternating knees to the ground), hip dips and leg/arm extensions.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2025
Noun
However, companies must balance automation with human touch, particularly for high-value interactions.
—Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Allowing kids to complete the phrases on each page in their own words is a unique, personalized touch that could also act as a time capsule.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for touch
Verb
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The trick is to find a way for the listeners and the viewers to feel sufficiently informed.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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And an April 2024 poll by the Pew Research Center found that 31% of Jews younger than 35 felt Hamas' reasons for fighting were valid, compared to just 10% for Jews aged 35 and older.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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The gravity of Planet Nine, which is speculated to be a super-Earth or modest ice giant, would be influencing the orbits of extreme TNOs — or so the hypothesis goes.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
30 May 2025
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Yet, these interactions may influence where different species can live, and how many of them a reef can support.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Their prosecution was tainted by multiple constitutional violations and political bias.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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White died nine days later on Nov. 21 The best friend of a British woman who died after drinking alcohol that authorities suspect was tainted with methanol while visiting Laos is speaking out.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
27 May 2025
Verb
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Miami went 10-2 in 1990 and ended the season ranked No. 3 in its final season as an independent before joining the Big East.—
Kaitlyn Pohly,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
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Press freedom Prominent lawyers have joined the press freedom fight to thwart Paramount’s settlement with Trump.—
Karim Doumar,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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Some have said that the dollar’s reserve currency status may be affected, perhaps diminished somewhat – which would have many ramifications, including a rise in the cost to the U.S. for financing its deficits.—
George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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That level comes with health warnings of emergency conditions where everyone is more likely to be affected, according to AirNow.—
COREY WILLIAMS,
Arkansas Online,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Additionally, research shows that people often use selfies to maintain social contacts and exchange information, with those most active on social media reporting higher psychological well-being tied to their interactions with others.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Data breaches vary in their impact and objectives, often compromising sensitive information, including names, addresses, and contact details, among other identifiers.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Walls were observed with food splash and debris throughout the kitchen area, especially in hard to reach areas, such as behind and below equipment.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2025
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Vulcan’s most high-visibility splash in the pickleball world was their 2024 agreement with the UPA to become the official ball of both the PPA and MLP, a contract reportedly worth more than $2M annually and which instantly created a market for their VPro flight ball.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The stylish design comes in four color options to fit nearly any space, while the 360-degree swivel feature allows for quiet, seamless movement.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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Low-cost subscriptions can offer robust features like centralized management dashboards, advanced reporting and dedicated support.—
Harry Kazakian,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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“Touch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touch. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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