1
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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2
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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3
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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4
as in to join
to be adjacent to
our property touches theirs right where that big elm tree is
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5
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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1
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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2
as in splash
a very small amount
added just a touch of parsley to the dish
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3
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
Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2025
Ella’s story is touching yet sadly not unique.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2025
She was given bangs—cut by her hairstylist, Tym Wallace—which were a touch longer than a traditional mod cut, showcasing her eye makeup beautifully.
—Essence, 10 Oct. 2025
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Verb
White kids will touch your hair at school.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2025
Ella’s story is touching yet sadly not unique.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
The fisherman knit adds a classic touch, while the zipper neckline and slightly oversized fit make layering simple.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2025
She was given bangs—cut by her hairstylist, Tym Wallace—which were a touch longer than a traditional mod cut, showcasing her eye makeup beautifully.
—Essence, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for touch
Verb
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The shortages have impacted 911 call response times and have left officers feeling burdened and overworked, often having to sacrifice personal time to cover events and political rallies, Redford has said in previous interviews with The Charlotte Observer.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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His business is now on track for its first $100,000 year, a milestone that once felt unimaginable.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Solvay tried to influence the EPA over the drinking water limit the agency set for PFNA and other chemicals in the class, according to lobbying records.—
Sharon Lerner,
ProPublica,
10 Oct. 2025
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And people just like deer, Caudell said, which also influences the population size the DNR manages toward.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the end, when Malcolm pulls out a sword on him, Brian is given little choice but to kill Malcolm in front of Ellen in the ensuing battle, tainting the start of the happy couple’s life together.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Oct. 2025
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Suddenly, my spotless record was tainted.—
Joe Garcia,
New Yorker,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, big tech companies like Google, Microsoft, IBM and OpenAI have all joined the small-but-mighty club, with models that are a fraction of the size of their bigger counterparts.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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Cornelia joined the pair towards the end of their dance, which delighted judge Kym, who praised the way the trio kicked off the night.—
Brianne Tracy,
PEOPLE,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Obesity kept ticking up, affecting about 36 percent of adults and nearly 17 percent of children in the United States by 2010.—
Alice Callahan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Two sources told Fortune that Amazon’s human resources division—known internally as PXT or the People eXperience Technology team—will be hard hit, but that other areas of Amazon’s core consumer business are also likely to be affected.—
Jason Del Rey,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Some never lost contact with Erik and Lyle, while others took years to come to terms with their crime.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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On October 14, Kim Kardashian made a controversial splash in the undergarment and shapewear world with the announcement of SKIMS full-bush panties that resemble 17th century merkins and sell for $32 a pop.—
Quispe López,
Them.,
15 Oct. 2025
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Based on the splash off the corner onto Rollins, Reed also chose to side with Bron instead of The Visionary.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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New episodes drop every Wednesday and feature interviews with artists and personalities like Lainey Wilson, Hardy, Charley Crockett, Gavin Adcock, Amanda Shires, Margo Price, Dusty Slay, Lukas Nelson, Ashley Monroe, Old Crow Medicine Show’s Ketch Secor, and Clever.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
15 Oct. 2025
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The doc feature records a news report on Taj Erlander, Swedish prime minister during much of Wallenberg’s imprisonment, admitting as much, conceding that his government had failed one of its greatest citizens by not pressing hard for his release.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Touch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touch. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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