touching (on)

present participle of touch (on)

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Verb
  • The best down alternative pillows, however, are popular for resembling down without the dust and mites that can often wreak havoc on sinuses overnight.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2025
  • His College Football Playoff semifinal appearance last season probably gives him a better chance than either Orgeron or Fisher at returning at something resembling a premier job.
    Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • When the Creature comes astonishingly to life, though not exactly as planned, Victor is entranced for all of about five minutes before seeming to lose interest.
    Justin Chang, New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Travis Kelce is 36 years old now and in the final season of his current contract after seeming profoundly conflicted about returning early in the offseason.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
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“Touching (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touching%20%28on%29. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.

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