as in touching (on)
to come very close to being
that response trenches on outright rudeness
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resembling
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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,
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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
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“Trenching (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trenching%20%28on%29. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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