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

That gap between an anti-fraud rule and one that touches every American’s ability to communicate privately is forcing privacy experts to weigh in on the proposal’s implications. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 14 July 2026 Elsewhere, collections at Khaite, Dries Van Noten, and Loro Piana nodded to the golden age of the 1920s, incorporating elegant Art Deco touches throughout. — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 13 July 2026 This forces any excess oil to drip onto the pieces of cardboard where the track touches the concrete. — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026 This is the only one of the three that touches a foundation, a DAF, or anything else with a tax ID. — Kris Putnam-Walkerly, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 According to the weather service, rain that forms in the clouds does not reach the surface, but the volatility of the air can create lightning that touches the ground. — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 9 July 2026 Thanks to the internet, Cubans also know of the holdings of GAESA, a conglomerate controlled by the military that touches much of what is profitable in Cuba. — Joseph J. Gonzalez, The Conversation, 9 July 2026 Materials lean warm and minimal—Baltic birch, black steel, and soft shades of green—with witty Moxy touches like quirky headboard art and colorful accents. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026 Tooth loss touches nearly a quarter of adults over 60, and until now the fix has meant implants, dentures or bridges. — Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026

Noun

Before extra time, Argentina had managed 39 touches in the attacking third. — Thom Harris, New York Times, 20 July 2026 The surprise for potential buyers seeking a large secluded property in Italy may be that these modern technical touches extend into the interior design. — Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 These athletic touches bring contemporary edge to mainstay classics. — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 20 July 2026 Messi had just 15 touches in the first half and 54 over the game at the stadium where he has been repeatedly frustrated. — Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026 Though the playful space has no actual dock or access to the nearby Chao Phraya, the river’s blue waters and blue-orange tugboats influenced the hotel’s color scheme and other touches. — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026 Cabins open to terraces overlooking the surrounding pines and exude a Wes Anderson summer camp vibe, with touches of industrial-style metal punctuating the wooden facades. — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026 The development is filled with small Texan touches, like the original Vickery Boulevard bricks that were used in the lobby entryway. — Emily Holshouser july 18, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 July 2026 Contra Zola, Gérôme’s talents as a draftsman, combined with his slick finishes and his touches of veracity in costume and design, show how style was just as important to him as any subject. — Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 13 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for touches

Verb

There’s a special moment when Katsushi Horikawa feels closer to the gods.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
What does that do for you, to play somebody who feels a little bit closer to you?

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 19 July 2026

Definition of feels

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Cramped by Kate Helen Downey is equal parts science, storytelling, and cathartic comedy about a problem that affects millions but is still treated like a punchline—or worse, ignored entirely.

— Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
The Endocrine Society estimates that hypogonadism affects roughly 2% of men overall, although rates vary by age and underlying health.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of affects

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Welcome to Derry, joins the cast as Mac, a drag racer who introduces Cole to the world of competitive racing.

— Allison DeGrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 19 July 2026
Devers joins Kyle Schwarber, Juan Soto and Matt Olson as the only players to hit at least 20 homers in each of the last eight full seasons (excluding 2020).

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 19 July 2026

Definition of joins

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Bradač’s proof concerns off-diagonal Ramsey numbers, which allow for large differences between the size of a clique and the size of an independent set.

— Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 15 July 2026
Lyndsy Fonseca, rapper Russ, Tom Cavanagh, Hunter King, Joseph Lee Anderson and Rob Riggle star in the indie film, which concerns a group of campers who run into a nasty, giant, prehistoric spider.

— William Earl, Variety, 15 July 2026

Definition of concerns

Noun

Four-poster beds and traditional wicker and mahogany interiors preserve the building’s original beauty, while splashes of color in the artwork and brightly hued soft furnishings add character.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026
Spread a sheet of plastic or cloth over the porch if needed to protect the surface from splashes.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 July 2026

Definition of splashes

Noun

Dark romances often blend genres and may include hints of dark academia, fairytale or fantasy.

— Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 18 July 2026
Athena is like Odysseus’s overbearing coach, offering hints about what’s going to happen in the future, egging him on, and occasionally cloaking him in disguises.

— Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026