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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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5
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
Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2025
Many immigration advocates said there is despair and hopelessness about how ICE will eventually touch individuals’ lives.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 4 Aug. 2025
John Vorwald, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2025
What a relatively small touch — hey, these people know each other — that pays off big time.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 25 July 2025
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Verb
The original touched upon politics sometimes, but the social commentary was more cultural.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2025
Many immigration advocates said there is despair and hopelessness about how ICE will eventually touch individuals’ lives.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
One of the more whimsical and luxurious touches at Pelican Hill is the Villa & Vespa Experience, part of the resort’s seasonal Ciao Bella! programming.
—John Vorwald, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2025
What a relatively small touch — hey, these people know each other — that pays off big time.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for touch
Verb
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For those that still don’t feel quite ready to dive into a dinner, or may not live in an area with such an abundance of Shabbat clubs to join, there are still plenty of other ways to get a taste of the culture and religion.—
Sophie Liza Cannon,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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So the design team, led by Kristin Byrd of Gensler, zeroed in on making the public spaces look and feel more intimate and more soothing on a site that's traditionally soaking up the summer sun and its heat.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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Meals are also influenced by the outdoors in a style described as wilderness to table.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Solubility refers to how a substance dissolves—either in water or fat—which influences how your body absorbs it.—
Patricia Weiser,
Verywell Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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Only Hu gave up power all at once in a relatively orderly succession, to Xi, but that process was tainted by the dramatic downfall of a Xi rival and powerful Politburo member, Bo Xilai.—
TYLER JOST,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Aug. 2025
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The Wild West was often tainted by territorial disputes and rivalries, often settled through showdowns or alliances.—
Jim Martin,
Denver Post,
3 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Once done, the camera panned over to Kris, who gave a sassy smile before joining her girls.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Onboard the Gemini, the crew were joined by several members of Lindblad Expeditions’ executive team, including CEO Natalya Leahy and Interim Chief Maritime Officer, Rear Admiral Keith Taylor, plus several local partners, community members and their families.—
Kaeli Conforti,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Stalking is an issue that affects women across all sports — for instance, tennis star Iga Swiatek was confronted during a Miami Open practice in March by a man who had previously harassed her on social media.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Aug. 2025
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But the past six months or so have also seen complications over the renewal of his contract, with the displeasure generated by that undoubtedly a factor that has affected performances on the pitch.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Although identified as a victim, Huynh was never called to testify as prosecutors lost contact with both her and her lawyer ahead of the trial, despite being subpoenaed.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The usual solutions to the issue are either picking up a pair of reading glasses, or swapping your daily lenses or contact lenses for bifocals.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Making that kind of a splash move would indicate that Houston would prefer to keep Durant around long-term.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
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Much like a regular playground, there are no staff supervising the splash park, according to Wooten.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
The Enquirer,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The absence of the blood oxygen monitoring feature was because of a legal dispute between Apple and medical technology company Masimo.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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In a investigation, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration found a conveyor belt at the Jeep facility lacked adequate safety features.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Touch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touch. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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