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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While the waffle look of the texture appealed to us, this coverlet was stiff and firm to the touch, lacking softness compared to others.
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2025
Water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.
—Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2025
As in summer, feel the soil about a full finger’s depth into the pot, and water well once it’s become somewhat dry to the touch at that depth.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2025
Austin was found dead on a couch in the living room with gunshot wounds and was cold to the touch, the affidavit said.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2025
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2025
Water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.
—Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2025
As in summer, feel the soil about a full finger’s depth into the pot, and water well once it’s become somewhat dry to the touch at that depth.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2025
Austin was found dead on a couch in the living room with gunshot wounds and was cold to the touch, the affidavit said.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 13 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 3 Mar. 2025.
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