Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for touched up
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The January and December figures were revised downward, with December swinging to a loss of 17,000 jobs.—
Josh Boak,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026 -
At the same time, Solo Brands conducted a credit agreement restructuring that revised Solo Brands’ capital structure with a $90 million revolving facility, a new $240 million term loan, pay-downs of outstanding amounts and an extended maturity to June 30, 2028.—
Mark Curriden,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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From the opening kick-off, Dewsbury-Hall had flicked the ball up and volleyed it high downfield, forcing Burnley defender Joe Worrall into an early clearance.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Carranza flicked on a header for an assist Jason Jason Moreno chipped the goalkeeper to finish the play.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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The beverage program, led by Mariena Mercer Boarini, is polished and exacting without veering into theatrics.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Mar. 2026
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Over his 30-year coaching career, Niko Medved has polished a preferred offensive playing style, fine-tuning it in his dozen years as a head coach.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
3 Mar. 2026
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China has perfected the role of concerned onlooker as the Middle East conflict spreads across the region.—
John Calabrese,
The Conversation,
6 Mar. 2026
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What is striking, watching the episodes unspool, is the production rhythm Owens has perfected.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Mar. 2026
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Questions and comments will be moderated, read, and answered as time allows.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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The officers read back the description from the 911 call.—
Ali Bauman,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Idaho lawmakers are trying to balance the budget this year after cutting over $450 million in revenue in 2025.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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One piece of legislation that's drawn a lot of attention is a resolution that could have cut property taxes for homeowners by 75% or more through a state constitutional amendment.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Those defensive linemen will get their contracts reworked to create more space so the Cowboys can continue working on fixing their defense.—
Calvin Watkins
Mar. 9,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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On the original side, Ono Ghost Market is a new film inspired by Asian myths about supernatural marketplaces; it was originally developed as a streaming series before being reworked as a feature.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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