Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for touched up
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Shares fell 1% after the company on Thursday revised its first-quarter guidance downward.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2026 -
In 2013, Bilmes revised her estimations—and concluded the cost was actually closer to $4 trillion to $6 trillion.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
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White flicked home a diving header, off an entry pass played by Bruno Caicedo, to cap the scoring in the 87th minute.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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There was one possible offside from the initial cross, a second if the ball had been flicked on in the next phase, followed by doubt over whether the Coventry City striker had scored with his arm.—
Graham Scott,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Kurt's key takeaways Cryptocurrency scams continue to grow because the scripts are polished and carefully tested.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Not every song can be polished aggressively enough to sparkle.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
20 Apr. 2026
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This is a concept Damas has perfected with Rouje’s playful mix of leather bags and baskets.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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This hurdle becomes exceptionally steep for adults who have perfected masking their symptoms.—
Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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For more of my favorite plastic-free kitchen essentials, keep reading.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Jane Lytvynenko,
NBC news,
17 Apr. 2026
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The newscast cut the bodycam footage after his entry to protect her identity, but Vogel proudly said there was no cause for concern.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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In April 2009, a unanimous council — including first-year member Todd Gloria — embraced Sanders’ plan to impose a 6% cut in pay and benefits for city workers, cutting the shortfall in half.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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Last year, that committee dramatically reworked Bass’ budget, shifting cuts to other parts of the city workforce.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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The kitchen has been reworked with premium appliances, along with integrated marble sinks.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
16 Apr. 2026
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This interview has been edited and condensed, but the full version is available on the 12 Questions Podcast.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 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,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Touched up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touched%20up. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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