1
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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2
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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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
Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
Otherwise that proves to be a checklist of several things the movie scarcely touches on at all.
—Amy Nicholson, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
These units offer over 1,000 square feet, a limestone bathroom and touches like a Nespresso machine, Bose Bluetooth speakers, and L'Occitane Amande bath products.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
Everything that touches the eye is adorned in the colors of an acid flashback.
—Cathy Alter, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2026
While the website briefly touches on the reference’s history, the CIA didn’t elaborate on what prompted the decision to cease publication or whether any of the information would be archived on the CIA’s website.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
The bottom of the stone is concave, which means only some of it touches the ice.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Everyone touches you all the time.
—Molly Aitken, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
The first tease from the film touches on that issue, with the help of photos.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
There are no frills or fancy touches, but a sense of familiarity and open-mindedness radiates throughout.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Each day has so many Olympic-like touches, like an opening ceremony introducing athletes, a mascot named (of course) Jumper, the national anthem sung live, music and play-by-play announcing.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Christian McCaffrey, who led the NFL with 413 touches in the regular season plus 37 more in the playoffs.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
Bearskin rugs, private lake views, wood-burning fireplaces, and wraparound porches fit with rustic rocking chairs are just a few of the farmhouse-chic touches guests can indulge in during their stay.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
Asian touches throughout, including a stream of flowing water greeting guests in the lobby, help create an initial Zen atmosphere.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Predictably, his greatest share of touches comes between the width of the posts, inside the penalty area.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
Around the size of a bathtub, the grille touches 70 percent of the menu, an idea that Greenberg has been familiar with since childhood.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
Otherwise that proves to be a checklist of several things the movie scarcely touches on at all.
—Amy Nicholson, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
These units offer over 1,000 square feet, a limestone bathroom and touches like a Nespresso machine, Bose Bluetooth speakers, and L'Occitane Amande bath products.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
Everything that touches the eye is adorned in the colors of an acid flashback.
—Cathy Alter, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2026
While the website briefly touches on the reference’s history, the CIA didn’t elaborate on what prompted the decision to cease publication or whether any of the information would be archived on the CIA’s website.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
The bottom of the stone is concave, which means only some of it touches the ice.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Everyone touches you all the time.
—Molly Aitken, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
The first tease from the film touches on that issue, with the help of photos.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
These thoughtful touches are designed to make the journey feel unhurried and seamless, from airport arrival to touchdown, emphasizing the premium nature of the service.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
There are no frills or fancy touches, but a sense of familiarity and open-mindedness radiates throughout.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Each day has so many Olympic-like touches, like an opening ceremony introducing athletes, a mascot named (of course) Jumper, the national anthem sung live, music and play-by-play announcing.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Christian McCaffrey, who led the NFL with 413 touches in the regular season plus 37 more in the playoffs.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
Bearskin rugs, private lake views, wood-burning fireplaces, and wraparound porches fit with rustic rocking chairs are just a few of the farmhouse-chic touches guests can indulge in during their stay.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
Asian touches throughout, including a stream of flowing water greeting guests in the lobby, help create an initial Zen atmosphere.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Predictably, his greatest share of touches comes between the width of the posts, inside the penalty area.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for touches
Verb
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At that point, the interaction no longer feels casual.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Anshul Chhatrapati says each time Singh is released, his family feels a fresh wave of torment.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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In Colorado, food insecurity affects 1 in 8 people.—
Jack Buffington,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Even just rolling your head in one direction affects how that sled tracks on the ice.—
Jayson Jenks,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The film centered on the Environmental Protection Agency encasing the Simpsons’ hometown of Springfield in a dome after Homer taints the area’s water supply.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Cincinnati Public Schools high school, consistently ranked the best in the state, joins a wave of schools across the country protesting in the wake of the killings of Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti by ICE agents in Minneapolis.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Feb. 2026
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Brian Keith, founder of BryGuides, joins the latest episode of the In Your Corner podcast from CBS News Philadelphia to break down how credit card points can dramatically cut your travel costs.—
Joshua Sidorowicz,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Capital returns concerns Those modest improvements, though, have not dispelled concerns about the sustainability of Shell's capital returns program.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2026
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Unfortunately, this adage describes the current deportation mess that concerns many Americans.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Reviewers say the boots have a great grip, even on slick sidewalks, and love that the higher shaft helps block out splashes and snowbanks.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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Not for escapism, per se – Roseberry’s Schiaparelli show, one of his finest and weirdest to date, vibrated with implications about our world’s rigid definition of beauty, with horns, feathers and splashes of neon – but for indulgence.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The five-star analyst also noted the new features offered by the company, including vector search and application modernization capabilities, which bolster its position to win additional workloads.—
TipRanks,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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Seoul, South Korea — Excited young couples roam a bustling convention center trying on baby carriers, testing strollers and learning the latest safety features of car seats.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There are some hints that weighted blankets can help with anxiety, chronic pain and sleep.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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At song’s end, the camera moved over to big-screen photos of the late Charlie Kirk and his widow, Erika Kirk, who is now in charge of TPUSA, followed by a fade to darkness and closing credit that still did not offer many hints where the performance was taking place.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Touches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touches. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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