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Recent Examples of Synonyms for touched up
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But according to a memo sent to state SNAP agencies by USDA Deputy Under Secretary Patrick Penn on Wednesday, this figure has now been revised to 65 percent.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025 -
Thompson revised his position Wednesday to asking for a total of about $3,100 more, because reimbursements for the families’ expenses for hotels and travel to Boise do not qualify.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Nov. 2025
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Instead of slamming it home, Antetokounmpo soared over the defenders to make an improbable catch, landed and flicked an on-target pass to Rollins for a corner 3 before falling out of bounds to give Milwaukee a 14-point lead.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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After initially suspecting a bullet or debris flicked up by a truck, the police ruled out both.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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Saodimallsu Pullover Sweater Comfy enough for a red-eye and polished enough for brunch—this pullover does it all.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Its software ecosystem is polished, and its hardware is mature.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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If perfected, the same principle could help passengers who get carsick, seasick, or airsick.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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Many iconic American desserts and breads come from the South, like Key lime pie or hummingbird cake, and others that may not have originated here, have still been perfected by Southern bakers who have spent years honing their craft.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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After the couple handed Clarkson a paper with their vows and requested her to read it, the three-time Grammy Award winner joked that she wasn’t officially allowed to officiate.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Jae Towle Viera considers the unexpected effects of reading to their child.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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An emergency order by the FAA on Thursday said airlines have to cut traffic by 4%, resulting in about 800 flight cancellations for Friday that increased to over 1,000 throughout the day, according to FlightAware.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Southwest Airlines cut about 120 flights Friday.—
JOSH FUNK,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Art Library concept in Rosewood São Paolo, for instance, is being reworked as a retail platform for local craft.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
4 Nov. 2025
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The kitchen has been completely reworked with Sub-Zero and Viking appliances, a wine cellar, an ice maker, and a breakfast nook that feels more townhouse than co-op.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 Oct. 2025
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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.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Condensed and edited by Rebecca Kilroy.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Touched up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touched%20up. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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