to the touch
idiom
—used to say that something feels a certain way when touched
Sand the wood until it is smooth to the touch.
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Austin was found dead on a couch in the living room with gunshot wounds and was cold to the touch, the affidavit said.
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Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2025
The bag is made of the brand’s signature washable cotton that’s soft to the touch.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Spanx Butter Keyhole Tank $68 $39 at Spanx Available in four colors, this breezy workout tank is buttery soft to the touch, as the name suggests.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2025
If a power strip feels hot to the touch, unplug it from the wall outlet and remove it immediately.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2025
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Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2025
The bag is made of the brand’s signature washable cotton that’s soft to the touch.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Spanx Butter Keyhole Tank $68 $39 at Spanx Available in four colors, this breezy workout tank is buttery soft to the touch, as the name suggests.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2025
If a power strip feels hot to the touch, unplug it from the wall outlet and remove it immediately.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for to the touch
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“To the touch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20touch. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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