touches (on)

present tense third-person singular of touch (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for touches (on)
Verb
  • Over the last two decades of accelerating digital politics, commentators are constantly pausing to observe that one party seems to have gained a permanent edge.
    Ben Smith, semafor.com, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Pantheon Macroeconomics’ Samuel Tombs and Oliver Allen suggested that some investors think the Fed might cut by 50 basis points in December—although that seems unlikely.
    Jim Edwards, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The playful spot sees a group relaxing in a living room when a hand reaches out to pour a creamy liquid that resembles Kahlúa.
    Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The throw is crafted with polyester, but don’t be fooled by its price; the intricate, woven yarn resembles that of expensive chenille, with a buttery-smooth texture that feels luxuriously soft to the touch.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Data suggests the majority of businesses are planning to pass their costs on.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The success of this experiment suggests that, in the near future, defeating a deadly superbug could be as simple as sending a document to an inkjet printer.
    Big Think, Big Think, 20 Oct. 2025
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“Touches (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touches%20%28on%29. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.

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