Thesaurus results for TOUCH ON

touch (on)

verb

Definition of touch (on)

as in to seem

to come very close to being that behavior touches on insanity

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Male actors seem to be given more leeway than female stars to display bigger personalities without the public turning on them.

— David Mack, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Digital media and the people who star in it have been cultural mainstays for teens’ entire lives, so creating social media, video or podcast content seems a natural, albeit nontraditional, career path.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of seem

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Western handles have a long and rounded frame, which is more suitable for those who have a Shakehand grip, a grip that resembles you shaking someone’s hand.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
During the total eclipse, the corona will resemble white streams of light, according to NASA.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of resemble

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The study doesn’t prove that mentally stimulating activities protect the brain, but the findings fit with a growing body of research suggesting that cognitive engagement helps reduce the risk of dementia.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
But the downsides of the banking surge go beyond the predictably punishing schedule and the unexpected career limitations (some estimates suggest that only 10% of analysts end up working outside financial services).

— Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026

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