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as in adjacent
having a border in common
touching lots in the housing development will eventually be separated by hedges for privacy
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as in emotional
having the power to affect the feelings or sympathies
a touching movie about two lost animals who try to find their way home
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as in regarding
having to do with
there has been an objection touching the last of the proposed new bylaws
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as in feeling
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 affecting
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 marring
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 adjoining
to be adjacent to
our property touches theirs right where that big elm tree is
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as in concerning
to be the business or affair of
I don't think this decision touches you, so butt out
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Recent Examples of touching
Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 6 May 2025
The American Horror Story actress shared a touching picture to her Instagram that showed her 4-year-old son, Kingston Fisher, and 2-year-old daughter, Jackson Joanne, watching Fisher in 1983's Star Wars: Return of the Jedi.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 5 May 2025
The legend's train included a secret, touching detail.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 5 May 2025
But a European official from one of the Baltic states, within touching distance of Russian soil, said there was growing concern that the U.S. could curtail sovereign decision making for military operations, should Russia invade and the eastern flank need to defend itself.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 May 2025
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Adjective
It was really touching to see the humanization of one of the all-time heroes of the Islamic world, Saladin, right away.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 6 May 2025
The American Horror Story actress shared a touching picture to her Instagram that showed her 4-year-old son, Kingston Fisher, and 2-year-old daughter, Jackson Joanne, watching Fisher in 1983's Star Wars: Return of the Jedi.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 5 May 2025
The legend's train included a secret, touching detail.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 5 May 2025
But a European official from one of the Baltic states, within touching distance of Russian soil, said there was growing concern that the U.S. could curtail sovereign decision making for military operations, should Russia invade and the eastern flank need to defend itself.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for touching
Adjective
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The Israeli army said that fighter jets struck adjacent to the area of the Palace of President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Damascus.—
Ghaith Alsayed and Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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An adjacent open space could be used as a home office.—
Angela Serratore,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In a speech that lasted nearly five minutes, an emotional Gaga moved the crowd.—
Billboard Brasil,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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The visual adjustment seems intended to establish Rose’s emotional distance from her family.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
4 May 2025
Preposition
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The tragedy is still under investigation but concerns have been raised regarding congested airspace and understaffed air traffic control facilities at Reagan National.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2025
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Critics of the deal have cited concerns about the intentions of Nippon Steel regarding continuing domestic production, particularly in blast furnaces.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2024
Verb
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This helps your healthcare provider check for infections, kidney problems, or other issues affecting your bladder and urinary tract.—
Sayaka Blickenderfer, PhD,
Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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This helps your healthcare provider check for infections, kidney problems, or other issues affecting your bladder and urinary tract.—
Sayaka Blickenderfer, PhD,
Health,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Putin has also invited an impressive array of foreign leaders, including Xi Jinping of China and Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, in part to project a personal return to the world stage.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
8 May 2025
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The styling of these two characters goes a long way toward distinguishing them, but Erivo also does impressive work in establishing their divergent personalities — Amber beaten down by her mother and desperate for approval, Felicity cool and self-assured.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
8 May 2025
Verb
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Collins is the third TCU player to enter the portal joining Vasean Allette and Isaiah Manning.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2025
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Tesla plans to launch a ride-hail service in Austin around June, joining Amazon’s (AMZN) Zoox and Waymo — among others — in the city.—
William Gavin,
Quartz,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Photo : Julian Abrams The primary’s adjoining sitting room has an internal window with a view down into the great room.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
5 May 2025
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The farmhouse on-site also offers tours of an adjoining olive grove and working gin distillery.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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For me though, the most moving moment comes early, when Cassian is preparing to steal the fighter with the help of an insider at the Empire’s test facility.—
Noel Murray,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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The larger your business is, the more moving pieces there will be in your financial puzzle, and therefore the more complex your tax return will be.—
Bree Manay,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Touching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touching. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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