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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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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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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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3
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
FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The director also touches on his own personal connection to the material through his childhood experience of being forced to flee the Duvalier dictatorship in Haiti.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
One section traces Fletcher's formative years and early experimentations; another touches on her current artistic explorations.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
Combs touches on such topics as leadership, business plan development, empowerment and the idea that taking small steps daily will lead to success.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
His work also touches on nostalgia — an underlying concern that what Puerto Ricans are today could be lost tomorrow, as gentrification and an influx of outsiders threatens to erase parts of the culture.
—Cata Balzano, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Elsewhere, touches like bold belts and ponytail cuffs make any outfit feel intentional.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2025
Gilman explained the danger of rippling water begins when a skier touches the ramp.
—Barbie Porter, Twin Cities, 29 Sep. 2025
Saramalacara Saramalacara made a splash with 2024’s Heráldica, a thrashing electronic opus that touches on everything from spirituality to rebirth to general internet brainrot.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Brashard Smith is also earning more touches in Kansas City, as many rookie backs have fantasy arrows pointing up.
—Dalton Del Don, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
On the fashion front, the Abisko fleece comes in five practical colorways for everyday wear and includes thoughtful touches like leather zipper pulls, deep pockets, and one of my favorite features, a ponytail cutout in the hood.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025
In addition to remodels, smaller touches have been integrated like bringing back self-serve milk and sugar stations as well doodles on coffee cups.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Black stainless steel, warm wood, leathered countertops, natural tiles, and even more industrial touches all fall into this category.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
Electra added even more sexy touches to her outfit with the addition of tiny denim shorts — which featured a cheeky black lace-up detail at the hips to show off even more skin — and black fishnet stockings.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Over his decade-plus of work on FX series Legion and Fargo, Hawley has come to be heralded as an adaptor of unadaptable things, someone who distills the essence of an original work and then remixes it with fantastical touches and lived-in characters.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
In Jacksonville’s first game after trading Tank Bigsby to the Eagles, the talented rookie had 74 total yards on 10 touches and a TD against the Bengals.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
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Continue reading … OPINION THOR MORTENSEN – China's malign influence touches every aspect of US life.
—FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The director also touches on his own personal connection to the material through his childhood experience of being forced to flee the Duvalier dictatorship in Haiti.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
One section traces Fletcher's formative years and early experimentations; another touches on her current artistic explorations.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
Combs touches on such topics as leadership, business plan development, empowerment and the idea that taking small steps daily will lead to success.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
His work also touches on nostalgia — an underlying concern that what Puerto Ricans are today could be lost tomorrow, as gentrification and an influx of outsiders threatens to erase parts of the culture.
—Cata Balzano, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Elsewhere, touches like bold belts and ponytail cuffs make any outfit feel intentional.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2025
Gilman explained the danger of rippling water begins when a skier touches the ramp.
—Barbie Porter, Twin Cities, 29 Sep. 2025
Saramalacara Saramalacara made a splash with 2024’s Heráldica, a thrashing electronic opus that touches on everything from spirituality to rebirth to general internet brainrot.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
With 300 locations or so now, Dave’s Hot Chicken still includes local touches with custom, graffiti-style art at each shop.
—Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Brashard Smith is also earning more touches in Kansas City, as many rookie backs have fantasy arrows pointing up.
—Dalton Del Don, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
On the fashion front, the Abisko fleece comes in five practical colorways for everyday wear and includes thoughtful touches like leather zipper pulls, deep pockets, and one of my favorite features, a ponytail cutout in the hood.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025
In addition to remodels, smaller touches have been integrated like bringing back self-serve milk and sugar stations as well doodles on coffee cups.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Black stainless steel, warm wood, leathered countertops, natural tiles, and even more industrial touches all fall into this category.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
Electra added even more sexy touches to her outfit with the addition of tiny denim shorts — which featured a cheeky black lace-up detail at the hips to show off even more skin — and black fishnet stockings.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Over his decade-plus of work on FX series Legion and Fargo, Hawley has come to be heralded as an adaptor of unadaptable things, someone who distills the essence of an original work and then remixes it with fantastical touches and lived-in characters.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
In Jacksonville’s first game after trading Tank Bigsby to the Eagles, the talented rookie had 74 total yards on 10 touches and a TD against the Bengals.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for touches
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From junior staffers worried about automation to managers fearing irrelevance, no one feels entirely safe.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
5 Oct. 2025
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The partnership brings a bold new flavor experience that feels both authentic and distinctive.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Dane revealed that he was diagnosed with ALS, a neurodegenerative disease that affects the motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord, in April.—
Jessica Wang,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Oct. 2025
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Jones could keep operating his platform even while facing direct collection efforts, which affects employees, vendors, and business partners caught in the crossfire.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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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Hot on the heels of its Streamliner Alpine Mechanics and Drivers Editions, a tourbillon joins the team, co-designed by Alpine star driver Pierre Gasly, who chose the movement and the dial color, a sumptuous chocolate fumé.—
Carol Besler,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
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Qatar now joins the UAE and Saudi Arabia as part of its first wave of Cybertruck sales outside North America.—
Rhea Rose Abraham,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Crude concerns The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) is on track for its worst week since late June, erasing last week’s gains.—
Adrian van Hauwermeiren,
CNBC,
2 Oct. 2025
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Not that only one is natural but that sculpture concerns nature in a way that the stone cannot.—
Harmon Siegel,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The cooler is built to handle sun, sand, and splashes with a UV-resistant exterior and crushproof interior walls.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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From a bleak job hunt upon her arrival in 2016 to undergoing treatment for her second bout with breast cancer during the uncertainty and fear of COVID, Davis recalls her journey through raw vulnerability and splashes of humor.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Monica Hooper is an award-winning features writer specializing in entertainment news for Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley.—
Dustin Staggs,
Arkansas Online,
6 Oct. 2025
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The cabin-style home’s external features are just as impressive as what’s inside, too.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Unlike traditional candles that require an open flame, these lamps gently melt your favorite wax from the top down, filling your space with hints of Honeycrisp apple and vanilla pumpkin safely and efficiently.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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OpenAI’s actions also provide hints.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Touches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touches. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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