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as in polishes
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as in flicks
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for touches up
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In another, Kelly’s character polishes the massive rock on a seat cushion, then lies back to admire it.—
Rachel Garrahan,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2026 -
Designed in tandem with the brand’s existing DIY gel system, Olive & June’s Builder Gel polishes (retailing for $12 each) are thicker in texture than traditional gel polish, creating a strong, supportive barrier to help grow your natural nails.—
Jacqueline Kilikita,
Refinery29,
22 Jan. 2026
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Brobbey flicks the ball into the path of Diarra, who carries it into the vacated space, before his shot deflects off Axel Tuanzebe and gives Sunderland the lead.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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As a director, his credits include A Family Man starring Gerard Butler, as well as the Liam Neeson flicks Honest Thief and Blacklight.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
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These are in addition to private members clubs The Wilde and Cipriani, among other highlights.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
16 Jan. 2026
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Shane Stant clubs Kerrigan on the knee and flees the scene.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Despite being part of Hyatt’s Unbound Collection, the energy reads independent and design-forward.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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The menu reads like a reminder that even as things change, the appetite for the familiar doesn’t fade.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
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Yamada, in New York, perfects that blend of wabi-sabi (beauty in simplicity) and hygge (comfort and coziness), making for a warm, welcoming retreat.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
30 Dec. 2025
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Kidmi Clogs Clogs are having their moment, and this pair perfects the balance of cozy and chic.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
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Lawmakers will have to vote on legislation that would give members of the Indiana National Guard police powers and a bill that reworks who oversees the operational aspects of all public schools within Indianapolis Public Schools boundaries.—
Kaitlin Lange,
IndyStar,
25 Feb. 2026
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The new contract reworks the final year of Murphy’s previous deal while also adding two more years.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Villain edits unsettle their shows’ storylines by bringing conflict and crisis, typically in ways that are melodramatic and thus immediately legible to viewers.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2026
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Board approves Bluebonnet Learning curriculum edits Also during Wednesday’s meeting, the board voted 8-6 to give preliminary approval to more than 4,200 changes to the Bluebonnet Learning curriculum materials for reading and math.—
Silas Allen,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The bill also imposes new penalties on foreign interference with elections and revises the list of valid photo ID required at the polls or when voting-by-mail for the first time.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The rule also revises the way lead amounts are measured, which could significantly expand the number of communities found violating the rules.—
Michael Phillis,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Touches up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touches%20up. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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