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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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Its style was in many ways a refinement of the final run of Diablos, smoothing and polishing the old car’s edges while adding strength and modernity to the design.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025 -
At one point, convinced that one of the screenwriters who was on set polishing the script was leaking information to Weinstein, Scorsese rushed into the office and flung his desk out the window.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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Freddie Freeman won an eight-pitch tussle with Gausman by flicking a two-out double into the right-field corner.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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While a wagging dog’s tail might indicate excitement or friendliness, a flicking cat’s tail can signal irritation.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
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The first part is easy to defend, with the Spurs, led by the Tim Duncan/Tony Parker/Manu Ginobili trio but infused with Kawhi Leonard’s killer defense, Boris Diaw’s passing, Danny Green’s shooting and an overall obsession with quick decision-making, virtually perfecting basketball.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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Associate Editor Alana Al-Hatlani spent years in pastry kitchens, perfecting her pie dough recipe.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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In 2022, debris from an underwater volcanic eruption severed the island's only subsea communication cable, cutting the island off from the rest of the world.—
Magdalena Petrova,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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Richard’s motor ran high despite the lopsided score, cutting for two layups and also canning a 3-pointer to put up a quick seven points in the period.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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For more stellar Tupperware and food storage container finds at Amazon, keep reading!—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
11 Nov. 2025
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Jae Towle Viera considers the unexpected effects of reading to their child.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Authorities had previously said seven people had died on the mountain before revising down the figure on Tuesday.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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The company recently sent emails to authorized Starlink resellers about revising the terms and conditions for offering the satellite internet service.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Nov. 2025
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Using clean hands and working over a colander, wring out the extra water and tear the soaked bread into pieces.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Oct. 2025
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Mary Catherine Kinney, who recently started working over there and has always been a big cheerleader in my corner, just as a friend and someone who likes music.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
30 Oct. 2025
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In a report produced for Wednesday’s meeting, city planning staff list three possible alternatives for reworking the roadway.—
Barbara Henry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Nov. 2025
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To avoid raising prices, which could cause customers to flee, Pappas has been forced to get creative, reworking some of his designs.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Touching up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touching%20up. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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