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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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
Audrey McGlinchy,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
This creates a living blueprint of where sensitive information lives and who touches it.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Wellness touches abound, from three types of healing bath salts to positive affirmations on the clothes hangers and musical instruments to strum in lieu of a TV (although the latter is available on request).
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 June 2026
An event that 'touches all of our senses' Despite using some similar fireworks, Vitale predicts that this year's July 4th show will be louder.
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Bill Chappell,
NPR,
28 June 2026
Also onboard an observation deck lounge on the bridge, another lounge with windows out to the sea, and modern Scandinavian design touches throughout.
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Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
28 June 2026
Remove vines from your home and trim vegetation that touches the house.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
The Los Angeles guitarist and songwriter touches on grief, rejection, and love in lo-fi shoegaze songs that package sunny melodies with comforting gloom.
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Linnie Greene,
Pitchfork,
23 June 2026
Let guests arrive, grab drinks and catch up before anyone touches a rulebook.
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Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
28 June 2026
One of the most interesting design touches is the way the motor and battery pack have been integrated into the chassis.
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Utkarsh Sood
june 28,
New Atlas,
28 June 2026
There did seem to be doubt at halftime, when Kane was a nonfactor with 10 touches and England was never close to scoring.
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Stephen Whyno,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
One girl, identified only as SH, was about 14 years old when Vander Meer allegedly began grooming her with gifts, special attention and knee touches and hugs in 2002.
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Kori McNair,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
Then again, those puck touches tend to be his shots, which is incredibly effective.
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Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
Australia managed a whopping 14 touches in the opposing penalty box; Paraguay mustered six.
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Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
26 June 2026
This stunning set is full of quirky details, grounded by pearly base colors and opulent touches of gold chrome.
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Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
Since then, it’s been thoughtfully renovated to combine elements of Lake Tahoe’s Nordic Alpine aesthetic with contemporary lake-house touches.
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Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
22 June 2026
Verb
The lawsuit touches on a growing conversation over how companies are using technology, including AI, to push prices higher.
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Audrey McGlinchy,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
This creates a living blueprint of where sensitive information lives and who touches it.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Wellness touches abound, from three types of healing bath salts to positive affirmations on the clothes hangers and musical instruments to strum in lieu of a TV (although the latter is available on request).
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 June 2026
An event that 'touches all of our senses' Despite using some similar fireworks, Vitale predicts that this year's July 4th show will be louder.
—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
28 June 2026
Also onboard an observation deck lounge on the bridge, another lounge with windows out to the sea, and modern Scandinavian design touches throughout.
—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
28 June 2026
Remove vines from your home and trim vegetation that touches the house.
—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
The Los Angeles guitarist and songwriter touches on grief, rejection, and love in lo-fi shoegaze songs that package sunny melodies with comforting gloom.
—
Linnie Greene,
Pitchfork,
23 June 2026
Let guests arrive, grab drinks and catch up before anyone touches a rulebook.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
Noun
But Van Sant’s imaginative and deeply poignant retelling of Shakespeare’s Henry IV is a pleasure in its own right, its sweetness and gentle touches of surrealism coming together to form a heartbreaking ode to young love.
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Liam Hess,
Vogue,
28 June 2026
One of the most interesting design touches is the way the motor and battery pack have been integrated into the chassis.
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Utkarsh Sood
june 28,
New Atlas,
28 June 2026
There did seem to be doubt at halftime, when Kane was a nonfactor with 10 touches and England was never close to scoring.
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Stephen Whyno,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
One girl, identified only as SH, was about 14 years old when Vander Meer allegedly began grooming her with gifts, special attention and knee touches and hugs in 2002.
—
Kori McNair,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
Then again, those puck touches tend to be his shots, which is incredibly effective.
—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
Australia managed a whopping 14 touches in the opposing penalty box; Paraguay mustered six.
—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
26 June 2026
This stunning set is full of quirky details, grounded by pearly base colors and opulent touches of gold chrome.
—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
Since then, it’s been thoughtfully renovated to combine elements of Lake Tahoe’s Nordic Alpine aesthetic with contemporary lake-house touches.
—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for touches
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There’s no denying that Lola Tung has impeccable style—I’m constantly referencing her fierce street style looks—so copying her accessory of choice feels like a safe move.
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General Daily Insight for June 27, 2026 Steady progress feels better than a sprint.
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Remote work affects different people in different ways, Bloom said.
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What matters is understanding how disruption affects services, revenue streams, customer commitments and regulatory obligations most critical to the business.
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That’s been an idiotic trope for too long — that participating in the business side of it taints you.
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The sarcasm taints the question but doesn’t invalidate it.
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Rebecca Lowe joins Dan Patrick to discuss some of the top storylines around the World Cup, including Cristiano Ronaldo's poor play to start, the United States' potential and more.
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When Krem takes off in Kara’s spacecraft, a rusted hulk that’s like an interplanetary RV, and shoots her beloved dog Krypto with a lethal tranquilizer that will result in agonizing death in three days, Kara joins Ruthye on her revenge quest.
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The pact also fails to address Iran’s missile program and its network of proxy militant groups – concerns many Gulf states consider more immediate than Tehran’s nuclear activities.
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However, the most noteworthy information in the report concerns the Florida spaceport, where demand from SpaceX’s Starship and Blue Origin’s New Glenn launch vehicles is expected to stress NASA.
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Many of the paintings include a portrait of a Pullman porter or a maid surrounded by splashes of color and fragments of archival documents — newspaper clippings, timesheets, employee records.
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It’s even made from a water-resistant fabric to protect your gear from unexpected splashes or spills, keeping everything safe on the go.
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Other popular dating services aren’t charging for AI matchmaking features.
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Update to the latest version to see all Vogue content, as well as new features like our Runway Genius quiz, Group Chats, and posts from Vogue contributors.
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This vulnerability is exacerbated by public social media activity and widespread data leaks, offering cybercriminals crucial hints.
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Just One is a cooperative word game where duplicate hints get eliminated.
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“Touches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touches. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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