touched up

past tense of touch up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for touched up
Verb
  • In April, the California Department of Motor Vehicles revised its regulations for autonomous vehicles and lifted a ban on autonomous trucks weighing 10,001 pounds or more.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
  • Cruz, who has been a Chanel ambassador since 2018, had tested another of Blazy’s revised two-tone pumps at Cannes in May.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 21 June 2026
Verb
  • Much like the Snicko technology used in cricket, broadcasters could even show a graphic illustrating the precise moment that Isak had flicked the ball on.
    Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 15 June 2026
  • The next batter in Grahm Hutton flicked a chopper to third base and Harrington went on contact.
    Tim Crowley, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • My picks include travel-friendly outfits that won’t wrinkle in your suitcase, sets that are polished enough to wear to dinner, and easy errand-running duos that take the stress out of getting dressed in the morning—all starting at just $15.
    Annie Blackman, InStyle, 22 June 2026
  • The relaxed tank and wide-leg pants feel comfortable enough for a flight, but the silhouette looks polished enough for lunch, sightseeing, or an impromptu dinner reservation.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • Kirkmeyer has campaigned on affordability and safety issues, Bottoms is pushing for a redo of the state's education system among other things and Marx wants to cut regulations and lower the cost of living.
    Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 27 June 2026
  • Terrell Carstens, a 25-year resident of Brookhaven, said she is frustrated the city made little effort to find places to cut costs instead of raising the rate.
    Reed Williams, AJC.com, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • It was created by Tennessee franchisee Litton Cochran based on a family recipe his wife Jo perfected.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2026
  • But if the answer is both, champagne blonde might be the best choice for a polished, perfected aesthetic.
    Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 17 June 2026
Verb
  • Beginning in the 2030 school year, public school students will read biblical passages and learn how the Bible affected history and literature from kindergarten to 12th grade.
    Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2026
  • Anthropic shared a striking number alongside a new product this week, and it is being read the wrong way.
    Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • The Jackson Park museum opened to the public Friday, capping off more than a decade of anticipation and controversy, as the campus, which includes a forum building, parkland and a Chicago Public Library branch, reworked one of the city’s most historic parks and a major thoroughfare.
    Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
  • The suspension has been reworked by completely altering its geometry, mounting points, and damping.
    Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
Verb
  • This interview has been edited and condensed.
    Arushi Jacob, Variety, 25 June 2026
  • The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2026
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“Touched up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touched%20up. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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