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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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3
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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4
as in joins
to be adjacent to
our property touches theirs right where that big elm tree is
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5
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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2
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
Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2025
How the ball bounces off the floor and touches your hand, and that integrated with that inside-out dribble and footwork that goes with it, to be aggressive to get to the basket or shoot the ball.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Beyond its emotional resonance, the clip also touches on a practical side of pet travel.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
The ripple effect of this funding freeze touches many parts of our state and our economy.
—Michelle Barnes, Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2025
The documentary touches on other challenges as well.
—Pam Leblanc, Outside, 27 Oct. 2025
Their philanthropy touches all 12 of the university’s schools and colleges, as well as the university’s libraries, student affairs, athletics and various funds across campus.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
The memoir also touches on the beginning of Crowe’s career in Hollywood.
—Cameron Crowe, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Unlike past attempts at fictionalizing his life, Macmanus barely touches on the fact that Gacy had a hobby of dressing up like a clown, and doesn’t show any actual murders in the series.
—Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
With the sun setting earlier, a few cozy touches inside and outside your home can go a long way to boost your mood.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
The in-game island features a replica 70th anniversary sculpture inspired by Sleeping Beauty Castle, as well as musical touches and skyline nods to iconic Disneyland Resort landmarks.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
The queen consort of Spain re-wore the long-sleeve gown, featuring feminine touches like bows at the ends of the cuffs.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
The Cowboys have mainly leaned on Williams this season, with Davis nor Jaydon Blue getting many touches.
—Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The Rooms The hotel has 187 guest rooms and suites, decorated in colonial style with subtle topical touches.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Today’s carry-ons often feature thoughtful touches that transform the same standard size into a true travel tool — purpose-built to make every leg of the journey smoother, faster and less stressful.
—Sal Vaglica, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Eventually, Ginger's playful touches turn to rowdy smacks on Jesse's behind.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
The film touches upon very different subjects, but overall, the underpinning of this film is that society changes, and there’s a tectonic shift in American society and the society becomes a different place from one year to the sixth year.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2025
How the ball bounces off the floor and touches your hand, and that integrated with that inside-out dribble and footwork that goes with it, to be aggressive to get to the basket or shoot the ball.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Beyond its emotional resonance, the clip also touches on a practical side of pet travel.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
The ripple effect of this funding freeze touches many parts of our state and our economy.
—Michelle Barnes, Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2025
The documentary touches on other challenges as well.
—Pam Leblanc, Outside, 27 Oct. 2025
Their philanthropy touches all 12 of the university’s schools and colleges, as well as the university’s libraries, student affairs, athletics and various funds across campus.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
The memoir also touches on the beginning of Crowe’s career in Hollywood.
—Cameron Crowe, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Unlike past attempts at fictionalizing his life, Macmanus barely touches on the fact that Gacy had a hobby of dressing up like a clown, and doesn’t show any actual murders in the series.
—Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
Mosaic archways loom overhead, and the 240-seat dining room is awash with terra-cotta banquettes, sea-blue touches, and clay-toned neutral hues.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
With the sun setting earlier, a few cozy touches inside and outside your home can go a long way to boost your mood.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
The in-game island features a replica 70th anniversary sculpture inspired by Sleeping Beauty Castle, as well as musical touches and skyline nods to iconic Disneyland Resort landmarks.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
The queen consort of Spain re-wore the long-sleeve gown, featuring feminine touches like bows at the ends of the cuffs.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
The Cowboys have mainly leaned on Williams this season, with Davis nor Jaydon Blue getting many touches.
—Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The Rooms The hotel has 187 guest rooms and suites, decorated in colonial style with subtle topical touches.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Today’s carry-ons often feature thoughtful touches that transform the same standard size into a true travel tool — purpose-built to make every leg of the journey smoother, faster and less stressful.
—Sal Vaglica, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Eventually, Ginger's playful touches turn to rowdy smacks on Jesse's behind.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for touches
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The Softstreme High-rise Wide-leg Cropped Pant has a weighty drape that adds an elegant edge to what otherwise feels like loungewear, given how remarkably soft the Softstreme fabric is.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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United have spoken to the Premier League to express their concerns about the number of midweek games they are scheduled to play between now and Christmas, as revealed by The Athletic on Friday, but going so long with just one match at Old Trafford actually feels unheard of.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Both sides issued statements blaming each other for the standoff, which affects over 10 million subscribers nationwide.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Seborrheic Dermatitis Seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic (long-term) skin condition that affects areas with a lot of oil, including the scalp.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
30 Oct. 2025
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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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Amazon joins other companies such as Salesforce, Target, and Paramount who have together laid off thousands of workers in the past few months.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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Globally, a new developer joins the platform every second, the company said.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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As Sportico has detailed, many of these cases have come up short, including because courts have found the VPPA concerns information that would be decipherable to an ordinary person—like a list of videos someone watched—whereas interpretation of cookies requires technology and expertise.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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Proposition 50 is on the ballot in California, which concerns the Democrats’ proposed redistricting map.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That’s all great, but the Guardians aren’t ones to make free-agent splashes, and that’s especially the case with a potential work stoppage clouding everything after the 2026 season.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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But just like those old Higdon’s the new model splashes and bobs aggressively.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
29 Oct. 2025
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Then there are the designs that prioritize smart features.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
2 Nov. 2025
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Some store owners are afraid an update might break features on their site.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The Argentine-Spanish artist — best known for her Latin urban, alternative music songs with hints of neo soul and R&B — discovered the tropical genre during her teenage years while buying vinyl records in Madrid.—
Sigal Ratner-Arias,
Billboard,
4 Nov. 2025
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Xi’s and Lee’s banter coincided with hints of warming relations between the two Asian nations.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Touches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touches. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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