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as in to feel
to come into bodily contact with (something) so as to perceive a slight pressure on the skin
be careful not to touch this pan—it's still hot
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as in to influence
to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response
your speech on the true meaning of patriotism touched me deeply
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as in to taint
to affect slightly with something morally bad or undesirable
unfortunately, his insufferable arrogance tends to touch even the good deeds that he does
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as in to join
to be adjacent to
our property touches theirs right where that big elm tree is
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as in to affect
to be the business or affair of
I don't think this decision touches you, so butt out
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as in contact
the state or fact of being able to exchange information regarding one's current situation
everyone promised to keep in touch over the summer
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as in splash
a very small amount
added just a touch of parsley to the dish
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as in feature
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
each designer has his or her own personal touches
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as in hint
an almost imperceptible sign of something
a touch of irritation tinged his voice as the candidate fielded yet another question about his personal finances
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Recent Examples of touch
Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025
But, as Hurston must have understood on some level, there was little chance that Hollywood would touch her book, because the key move in her revision of Biblical history was the denial of the divinity of Jesus.
—Louis Menand, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
Thomas Waller, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
Plus, the flexible touch controls and wide codec support give it a high-tech feel.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 14 Jan. 2025
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Muschietti also touched on the PR crisis the film had due to Ezra Miller’s legal problems amid his mental health struggles.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025
But, as Hurston must have understood on some level, there was little chance that Hollywood would touch her book, because the key move in her revision of Biblical history was the denial of the divinity of Jesus.
—Louis Menand, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
Noun
Uplifting a symbol of Chengdu, the third floor’s baby room adds a playful touch with panda chairs by Brazilian designers, the Campana Brothers.
—Thomas Waller, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
Plus, the flexible touch controls and wide codec support give it a high-tech feel.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 14 Jan. 2025
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His connection with Berluti felt a little more effortless.Joelle Diderich, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025
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Across generations, 48% of women reported feeling stressed and anxious about their finances in comparison to 38% of men.Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
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Since Swift first showed support for the Chiefs, she's dramatically influenced the team's demographic, in addition to the NFL's audience as a whole.Skyler Caruso, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
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Researchers accounted for factors that could influence the results, such as sleep duration, physical activity levels, smoking status, and diet quality.Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 18 Jan. 2025
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Trump's legal team has repeatedly accused her of impropriety and cast the indictment against him as tainted because of the relationship, which Willis publicly acknowledged.April Rubin, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
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The judge also pushed back on Trump’s claim that the verdict should be set aside because the jury was tainted.Ted Johnson, Deadline, 3 Jan. 2025
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Bruegger's Bagels free bagel and cream cheese Bruegger’s Bagels, with more than 175 locations throughout the U.S., is giving all customers who join Bruegger’s Rewards loyalty program a free bagel and cream cheese with purchase in January to celebrate National Bagel Day.Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
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Lopes is also the type of fighter that welcomes all challengers, and would likely jump at the chance to derail the excitement of Pitbull joining the UFC ranks.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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In the past, the state's transportation and electricity infrastructure has been severely affected by extreme cold events.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Presley and Carter appreciated the culture and were affected by the music of their African American friends and neighbors such as church services filled with emotional gospel music.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
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The Chinese Foreign Affairs Ministry did not confirm any exchanges through Trump’s and Xi’s aides but said China and the United States had been in contact in various ways.Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
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Close contact with the mother also supports emotional stability.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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The Padres had already been a team seen as having a shot at Sasaki’s services, and not just because of the team’s recent history of handing out major contracts and making big splashes.C. Trent Rosecrans, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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The New York Yankees made a huge splash in free agency by signing pitcher Max Fried to a $218 million contract in December.Newsweek, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Establishing new traditions by honoring old ones has become a notable feature of Loewe’s Chinese New Year campaign.Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
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On the right team, that could be a feature, not a bug.John Hollinger, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Touch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touch. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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