Thesaurus results for TOUCHING UP

touching up

verb

present participle of touch up

as in polishing

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as in flicking

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Rather than using a standard stonewash, TacticalGeek says the blade is hand-finished with sanding and polishing steps that refine the surface from coarse to fine, while the groove area uses EDM machining for extra texture and visual depth.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 July 2026
Sullivan practices with UConn’s Fencing Club and is still polishing her skills, but the sport is no longer her top priority.

— Elijah Polance, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026

Definition of polishing

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The Argentine legend unlocked the Cape Verde defense in the 29th minute, controlling a long diagonal pass with one touch in the box and promptly flicking it over the head of a charging Vozinha.

— Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Mayele put Congo ahead 10 minutes later when flicking past Nematov at the near post and was mobbed by teammates and even substitutes, who raced off the bench and across the field to join in the wild celebrations.

— CBS News, CBS News, 28 June 2026

Definition of flicking

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SpaceX has enormous business ambitions, including data centers in space and perfecting its rocket launch capabilities.

— John Towfighi, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
Everyone here drinks the wellness kool-aid—from Lululemon yogis perfecting their headstands to tree huggers taking beekeeping classes.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 June 2026

Definition of perfecting

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The lineup already was revving, as Rushing homered in the second inning while Sasaki was still in the game, and both Kyle Tucker and Muncy drove in runs off starter Randy Vasquez in the third, cutting the deficit to two.

— Liana Handler Follow, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
The Rockets essentially dumped Finney-Smith in a cost-cutting move after making some free agent transactions, notably signing guard Marcus Smart, and surrendered three second-rounders to the Hornets to seal the deal.

— Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026

Definition of cutting

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Rybakina’s serve and forehand can take any match out of her opponent’s hands, especially on grass, but the latter shot has misfired of late, and McNally’s changes in rhythm will give the 27-year-old a serious working over.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 1 July 2026
There should be no pain or skin reddening during a proper session, and therapists avoid working over active swelling, infection or skin that’s undergone cancer treatment.

— Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026

Definition of working over

Verb

American scientists weren't done revising our entire picture of the cosmos, however.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 3 July 2026
Protections should not depend on teenagers accurately identifying themselves, parents reviewing every interaction, or lawmakers revising statutes at the same pace companies update their models.

— Ryan McBain, STAT, 2 July 2026

Definition of revising

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Hometown hero Kamren Pride, junior, White Settlement Brewer Pride rallied her community with a strong season and saved some of her best swings for the playoffs, clubbing four home runs and driving in 17 runs to earn State Tournament All-Tournament Team recognition.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 June 2026
On a cool Saturday night at UC San Diego, Romero staged a hitting clinic, clubbing a single, double and home run and knocking in two runs to lead Mater Dei Catholic to a 5-3 win over Point Loma to win its second straight Open Division championship.

— Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026

Definition of clubbing

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