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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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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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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
Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
The restaurant doesn’t represent a single Asian cuisine but touches many cultures, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese and Indonesian among them.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
As Elder noted in his presentation, the forechecker who creates the original turnover often never touches the puck and therefore never gets any credit in a traditional box score.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
If any part of the ball touches any part of that rectangle, the pitch will be ruled a strike.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
But on a topic that touches so many American lives, there is a responsibility to help shape that conversation in a productive direction, not just provoke it.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
In this type of plant, the geothermal water never touches the turbine and is returned to the ground.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Graves’ exit has sparked intense speculation about his potential successor to represent Missouri’s 6th Congressional District, which stretches across northern Missouri and touches Kansas City’s Northland.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
This series touches on practically all the tropes.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
And, of course, there are plenty of custom ceramic elements in a nod to Clase Azul’s decanters, along with touches of the brand’s signature blue hue and art galore.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026
More practical touches include a dual wireless charging pad, an electric roller shutter for the cargo area, and a USB port integrated into the rearview mirror for powering a dashcam.
—New Atlas, 5 Apr. 2026
In 40 minutes against Gotham FC on a sunny but brisk Saturday afternoon at CPKC Stadium, Chawinga — the two-time reigning MVP of the National Women’s Soccer League — saw just 10 touches.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
In a YouTube livestream on Palm Sunday, series creator Dallas Jenkins said season 6 would release this fall, adding that final touches are being put on the season.
—Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
These next three recipes step up that traditional biscuit recipe with a few flavorful touches.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
Spurs are ranked 14th for big chances (as defined by Opta) in the Premier League and are 12th for touches in the opposition box.
—Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
After the presentation outside the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on North Franklin Street, community members were invited to add their own touches to the canvas.
—Laura Fay, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
Becky Shaw touches something tender and doesn't stop there.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
The restaurant doesn’t represent a single Asian cuisine but touches many cultures, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese and Indonesian among them.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
As Elder noted in his presentation, the forechecker who creates the original turnover often never touches the puck and therefore never gets any credit in a traditional box score.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
If any part of the ball touches any part of that rectangle, the pitch will be ruled a strike.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
But on a topic that touches so many American lives, there is a responsibility to help shape that conversation in a productive direction, not just provoke it.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
In this type of plant, the geothermal water never touches the turbine and is returned to the ground.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Graves’ exit has sparked intense speculation about his potential successor to represent Missouri’s 6th Congressional District, which stretches across northern Missouri and touches Kansas City’s Northland.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
This series touches on practically all the tropes.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
The decor is chicly understated with classic, subtle Hawaiiana touches, like textured grass wall treatments, tropical patterns in neutral tones, and beautiful vintage woodblock prints (there’s also a fantastic collection of art and artifacts in the lobby that shouldn’t be missed).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
And, of course, there are plenty of custom ceramic elements in a nod to Clase Azul’s decanters, along with touches of the brand’s signature blue hue and art galore.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026
More practical touches include a dual wireless charging pad, an electric roller shutter for the cargo area, and a USB port integrated into the rearview mirror for powering a dashcam.
—New Atlas, 5 Apr. 2026
In 40 minutes against Gotham FC on a sunny but brisk Saturday afternoon at CPKC Stadium, Chawinga — the two-time reigning MVP of the National Women’s Soccer League — saw just 10 touches.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
In a YouTube livestream on Palm Sunday, series creator Dallas Jenkins said season 6 would release this fall, adding that final touches are being put on the season.
—Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
These next three recipes step up that traditional biscuit recipe with a few flavorful touches.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
Spurs are ranked 14th for big chances (as defined by Opta) in the Premier League and are 12th for touches in the opposition box.
—Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
After the presentation outside the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on North Franklin Street, community members were invited to add their own touches to the canvas.
—Laura Fay, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for touches
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Featuring one-of-a-kind prints and stand out colors, each piece feels special -- like it was made just for you.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Fear may thrive in the shadows, but here, under bright fluorescent lights, the terror feels even more malevolent, something ambient and inescapable.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Parkinson’s disease most commonly affects older adults, with the average age of onset in the early to mid-60s.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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Retinoblastoma is a rare eye cancer that originates in the retina and usually affects children under the age of 4, according to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The sarcasm taints the question but doesn’t invalidate it.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
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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
Verb
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Nine Inch Noize joins a lineup that also counts headliners Sabrina Carpenter, Karol G and Justin Bieber.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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Employers are now also obliged to provide maternity, paternity and paid sick leave from the moment an employee joins.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But then concerns about animal welfare rose, and the acute public-health risks faded.—
Rachel Sugar,
Curbed,
8 Apr. 2026
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Such a topic is not governed by antitrust law, which concerns commercial activities.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Harry & Meghan and With Love, Meghan represent Archewell Productions’ biggest splashes in Hollywood by far, but the company has also had its hands in an array of other documentaries, the most recent of which, Cookie Queens, premiered at Sundance in January.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
7 Apr. 2026
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The dramatist’s mode is broader and brasher, calculated for the sweep of the stage rather than the close-up, with splashes of color and humor that can verge on camp.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Windows 11 Pro offers speed improvements, fresh features that make your device feel newer, and tighter security.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2026
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During their time there, Ozzy and Sharon carefully renovated the home in order to add modern day luxuries and features, while making sure to maintain the historical architecture and charm of the era it was designed and built in.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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There are hints tossed out to suggest his characters’ inner recesses.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2026
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There are hints that some forms of present animal life predated the Cambrian.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Touches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touches. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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