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

The Big Ten issued a statement two hours after the game, clarifying the process that was used and citing the rule that was enforced about when the clock stops if a player touches the ball out of bounds. — Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026 Narwal Freo 20 Edge Narwal’s flagship Flow series extends the side of the mop cylinder that touches the ground, so more is in contact with the floor at once. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2026 With the storyline of a friend moving away, the film touches on the fear of abandonment that many in the Philippines experience when a family member or friend moves away to build a better life for themselves overseas. — Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026 Answering anything that touches more than one of those means somebody must pull from each of them and reconcile what comes back. — David Zwick, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 The feeling of safety as my hand touches the doorknob and the house is unlocked. — Alex Jovanovich, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026 Images coming from social media show the crisis touches almost every aspect of life in Cuba. — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026 Anything that touches an order, a shipment or a customer commitment, a person signs off. — Sj Studio, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026 Administration officials say that’s the right approach for a technology that touches so many different industries. — Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026

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Other unique touches include shell carpeting, a Starlight headliner, and a dashboard that features abalone cutouts surrounding its clock. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026 The film is adorned with musical and aesthetic touches that allude to an idealized past of knights, princesses, kings and queens. — Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026 Sips include local touches such as North Carolina craft brews on the menu, along with the option for a monthly membership to the Postino Bottle Club. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026 Feminine touches like off-the-shoulder bow details were included on the top of the dress straps, while a Y2K-era bubble style was featured at the hemline. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026 Yes, Cleveland tried to manufacture touches for Concepcion — seven in all. — Gary Davenport, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 The dining room and bar, while filled with personal artful touches, could use a refresh by a professional designer, just as the menu benefited from a consulting chef. — Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026 The riddim has seen a heavy revival in Turkey since 2024, with four separate artists adding their own touches to it. — Danny Hajjar, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2026 At night, beds are warmed by hot-water bottles – one of the many little touches that set this hotel apart. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for touches

Verb

And while the Lanterns are sort of wrong about the latter (more on that to follow), the jump to the former conclusion feels a tad out of the blue.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
So pegging the Saints’ second-year quarterback as one of the top three passers in the NFC feels pretty bold.

— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of feels

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If the foreground star has a planet orbiting it, the planet’s gravity also affects the light from the distant star.

— Thomas Fauchez, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026
The rare condition restricts the movement of the eye, and usually only affects one eye — according to the NHS.

— Leon Imber, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of affects

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Four families living near Meta’s Newton County data center are suing the tech giant, claiming the massive facility taints their drinking water and disrupts their daily lives.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 2 Sep. 2026
That’s been an idiotic trope for too long — that participating in the business side of it taints you.

— Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026

Definition of taints

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Aero Plantation’s roads are privately owned and maintained by the neighborhood, a distinction residents cited in explaining why outside traffic concerns them.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
Florida counsel must analyze how that threshold operates when the allegation concerns injury severity rather than collision causation, under the statute and the controlling seat belt decisions.

— Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of concerns

Noun

For all the back-to-back work, there were some splashes of imposter syndrome.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026
Surrounded by towering trees, Kitch-iti-kipi’s surface pulls rich green and teal hues during the spring and summer; splashes of orange and yellow during the fall; and hints of white come winter.

— Savannah Born, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of splashes

Noun

This is the visual flow of the arrangement, which is characterized by the repetition of elements or features.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 19 Sep. 2026
One of its most inventive features was the rolleron, a small toothed wheel mounted on each rear fin.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of features

Noun

Surrounded by towering trees, Kitch-iti-kipi’s surface pulls rich green and teal hues during the spring and summer; splashes of orange and yellow during the fall; and hints of white come winter.

— Savannah Born, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026
Longoria’s hair was set in a deep part and styled in beachy face-framing waves, while her makeup was bright and bronzy with hints of peachy pink to compliment the star’s skintone.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026