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as in polishing
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as in flicking
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for touching up
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Slow down before polishing the life out of your point.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
23 May 2026 -
Rolls-Royce artisans later sealed each piece beneath ten layers of lacquer before sanding and polishing the surfaces to the mirror-like finish expected of the brand.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The dragons stalk the island, flicking their huge tongues in hopes of picking up the scent of a deer, wild boar, or water buffalo — the latter two species introduced by humans — or rodents and other smaller reptiles, including baby Komodo dragons.—
Craig Stanford,
Big Think,
7 May 2026
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This could be the bookworm equivalent of jet setting, perhaps—seeking out the places we’re taken to while flicking the pages.—
Connor Sturges,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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The former Hungarian leader was widely seen as perfecting the competitive authoritarian playbook during his 16 years in power.—
Frank Langfitt,
NPR,
13 May 2026
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In recent years, the Japanese pizza movement has blossomed, thanks to chefs who have been dedicated to perfecting the art of the perfect Neapolitan-style pie.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
4 May 2026
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The Tempo didn’t make things easy, cutting the deficit to two points late and later trailing by just three with 31 seconds remaining and possession of the ball.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2026
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The bridge demonstrates a new, lighter approach to low-carbon infrastructure, cutting waste and CO₂ by depositing concrete only where needed.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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Subscribe to continue reading this article.—
Jeffrey F. Bill,
Baltimore Sun,
17 May 2026
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Add a touch of Field’s style to your wardrobe with these dress pants at Amazon, and keep reading for even more options starting at $26.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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The same Harvard Business School and Accenture research found that only about a third of organizations involve hiring managers or the people actually doing the job in creating or revising its description.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
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In turn, periodically refreshing your job descriptions, updating requirements or revising language can help improve placement and engagement.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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On Wednesday, the judge said that Sidhu had been given speeding penalties before the crash and had been working over 26 hours, with 16 of them being behind the wheel, per CBC.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Raw came back from break with all three teams taking turns working over Akira Tozawa.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Republicans are reworking the language but may be forced to strip it over a lack of support from rank-and-file members.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
20 May 2026
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Rather than reworking the demo, the singer became fixated on faithfully reproducing its phrasing and emotional tone.—
Mike Wass,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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“Touching up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touching%20up. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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