How to Use to the touch in a Sentence

to the touch

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  • Give them a drink when the top layer of dirt is dry to the touch.
    Lauren David, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2023
  • The fingers of cake are crisp to the touch and chewy like mochi in the center.
    Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 22 Sep. 2023
  • The wounds hurt from the inside, were hot to the touch, and the aching burn began to spread.
    Charlotte Fox Weber, Time, 23 June 2023
  • The steel door was hot to the touch, and getting hotter.
    Ruth Margalit, The New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2023
  • The comforter is soft and cool to the touch and wicks away moisture.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 27 June 2024
  • The body, according to the complaint, was cold to the touch.
    Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 26 June 2024
  • Ripe figs should be slightly soft to the touch but not mushy.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2024
  • Cons The pot handles get hot to the touch when cooking.
    Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 13 July 2023
  • Let the eggs bathe for at least 5 minutes or until cool to the touch.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2024
  • Although polyester tends to trap heat, these polyester satin sheets didn’t feel hot to the touch.
    Lacey Muinos, Verywell Health, 16 June 2023
  • The fabric on these cycling shorts was super soft to the touch and felt good on the skin.
    Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 10 July 2024
  • The skin may appear flushed, hot to the touch and dry due to lack of sweat production.
    Thomas J. Henry Personal Injury Law, Dallas News, 14 July 2023
  • And it’s encased in a breathable knit fabric that’s soft to the touch.
    Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 4 Feb. 2024
  • Even on very hot days, the black wrought iron steel doesn’t become overly hot to the touch.
    Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2023
  • Bake until darker brown and dry and firm to the touch, 12 to 15 minutes.
    Genevieve Ko, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Nov. 2023
  • Low grit means the particles are bigger and are much more coarse to the touch.
    Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, 24 May 2023
  • Water your rubber tree when the soil is slightly dry to the touch.
    Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 10 May 2023
  • Grill the trout over medium heat, about 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until the flesh is firm to the touch.
    Jonathan Miles, Field & Stream, 23 May 2024
  • The cheesy pasta atop the beef dog was cool to the touch, and the lump crab meat was becoming tighter by the second.
    Tim Carman, Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2023
  • The leatherette is soft to the touch, but less leather-like and more plasticky than the Iskur V2 or Titan Evo.
    PCMAG, 10 June 2024
  • The rope is also soft to the touch and won't rot or mold, even in the harshest elements.
    Stefanie Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2023
  • The fabric is sturdy and structured, yet soft to the touch and breathable.
    Maverick Li, Men's Health, 31 Aug. 2023
  • Rug that is soft to the touch, providing a plush and cozy surface for your feet.
    Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 4 July 2024
  • Each piece is luxurious and soft to the touch, as they are brushed and have a sateen weave.
    Nashia Baker, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 June 2023
  • The finished casserole should be golden brown on top, and firm to the touch in the center when pressed.
    Paige Grandjean, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2023
  • Real weed is often dense and sticky to the touch due to its resinous nature.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 26 Aug. 2023
  • In addition to being soft to the touch, the sweats also have no scratchy tags.
    Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2023
  • The Italian leather bag is soft to the touch and both looks and feels luxurious.
    Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2023
  • It’s also made of 100% cotton, which is soft to the touch and gives it an airy, relaxed feel.
    Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2024
  • Drown fires with plenty of water and stir to make sure everything is cold to the touch.
    Staff Reports, The Arizona Republic, 15 June 2024

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