TOUCHES Synonyms: 393 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of touch

as in feels

to come into bodily contact with (something) so as to perceive a slight pressure on the skin be careful not to touch this pan—it's still hot

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as in affects

to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response your speech on the true meaning of patriotism touched me deeply

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as in taints

to affect slightly with something morally bad or undesirable unfortunately, his insufferable arrogance tends to touch even the good deeds that he does

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as in joins

to be adjacent to our property touches theirs right where that big elm tree is

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as in concerns

to be the business or affair of I don't think this decision touches you, so butt out

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touches

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noun

plural of touch

as in splashes

a very small amount added just a touch of parsley to the dish

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as in features

something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind each designer has his or her own personal touches

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as in hints

an almost imperceptible sign of something a touch of irritation tinged his voice as the candidate fielded yet another question about his personal finances

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Recent Examples of touches

Verb

Failure Becoming More Expensive States have begun regulating how AI touches coverage and care decisions, and scrutiny is coming for any system that influences a clinical or financial outcome. — Fawad Butt, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Also, chief data analyst Steve Kornacki is launching The Data Dive, a subscriber-exclusive newsletter that touches on the most consequential elections of the midterms. — Yasmin Vossoughian, NBC news, 3 Aug. 2026 The series touches on the flashy world of boxing, but dives deeper into Duke's internal compass. — Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 30 July 2026 The insect naturally turns away when an antenna touches an obstacle. — New Atlas, 18 July 2026 The artist list, like the tournament, touches every corner of the world, from K-pop to modern American country music to Nigerian rap to Ava Max. — Jack Cosbie, Rolling Stone, 18 July 2026 Baking treats for patients and other staff, her passion touches most aspects of her life. — Zuri Primos july 16, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026 While set in the ’70s, Dark Winds touches on themes that feel relevant today. — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

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Though guests will love the home’s open-concept layout, gourmet kitchen, and modern touches, the great outdoors are the main draw. — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026 Overlooking the city and the Baltic Sea, the Presidential Suite includes touches like chandeliers and a private sauna. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 Soorty’s Campus capsule brings in comfortable touches like slight stretch and Tencel while giving the appearance of an authentic vintage ‘90s jean. — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026 But a closer inspection reveals some modern touches, including the chunky camera island on the back. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026 For each order, the two work closely with the client to customize based on atmosphere, food preferences and seasonal touches. — Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026 Brazil midfielder Casemiro, who joined Inter Miami last week after four seasons at Manchester United, made his debut against Montreal and put in a full 90-minute shift with 77 touches and nine passes into the final third. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 In a match where scoring opportunities were limited, Denver Summit FC was held to one shot on goal despite 35 touches in the box. — Nate Peterson, Denver Post, 27 July 2026 That’s Lamborghini-speak for white with light gray shading and touches of electric lime green. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 27 July 2026

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In an exclusive chat with PEOPLE at the premiere on Sunday, Hathaway opened up about how pregnancy feels different this time around in her 40s.

— Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026
But more often than not, teens intentionally choose a new style that feels authentic to them, according to Roots.

— Liz Regalia, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of feels

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Wu said that the fungus mostly affects patients with severe underlying medical conditions who require complex medical care.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
According to the Mayo Clinic, the condition causes a type of high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of the heart.

— Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of affects

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With Silverwing airborne, Ormund joins the fight on the ramparts, where Roddy hangs on for the chance to kill him.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
Refusing to accept the adults’ silence, Lucía creates with classmates a Little Band for Justice, plastering walls with drawings demanding Ana be brought back and soon joins adults’ call for broader justice and truth.

— John Hopewell, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of joins

Verb

The incident highlighted in the declassified materials, however, concerns the security of voter registration information rather than ballots or vote tabulation.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 6 Aug. 2026
The bank says the dispute concerns a contract and an anti-money-laundering review.

— Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of concerns

Noun

Designed to feel more like island residential living, all accommodations include a kitchen, in-unit washer and dryer, and private outdoor space set against a palette of deep earth tones and splashes of aqua blue.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
From Ancient Greek Sandals to Christopher Esber, these foam footbeds and jelly straps can handle sandy shores and poolside splashes, while being some of the easiest shoes to pack up.

— Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of splashes

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Many of the original features have been preserved, including two magnificent fireplaces with bread ovens.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
Regardless, work will continue on the underground security features of the ballroom project while construction of the main building is battled over in court.

— Nathan Lee, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026