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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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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
Judy Stone, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Since Mendoza’s passing, Marshall has been overwhelmed by the outpouring of condolences from those her wife had touched.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2025
Medora Lee, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
Saloni Rita ruffled maxi dress $850 NET-A-PORTER Crafted from silk-georgette in a vibrant pink floral print, this classic silhouette is adorned with cascading ruffles along the V-neckline and tiered skirt for a romantic touch.
—Caroline Griswold, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025
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Verb
People can also become infected by touching infected secretions, and then inoculating themselves by touching their nose, mouth, or eyes with contaminated hands.
—Judy Stone, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Since Mendoza’s passing, Marshall has been overwhelmed by the outpouring of condolences from those her wife had touched.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2025
Noun
Core inflation, which excludes energy and food, also came in a touch softer than previously indicated.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
Saloni Rita ruffled maxi dress $850 NET-A-PORTER Crafted from silk-georgette in a vibrant pink floral print, this classic silhouette is adorned with cascading ruffles along the V-neckline and tiered skirt for a romantic touch.
—Caroline Griswold, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for touch
Verb
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Many individuals feel too stressed or busy will avoid treating themselves, according to a study by Cornell SC Johnson College of Business published in the Journal of Consumer Research.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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For the polarizing defenseman, that has felt like three days at some times, and three years at others.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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With most weddings, the bride is the one who heavily influences the process — from the choice of venue to the invitations, as well as the outfits.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
31 Mar. 2025
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Studies show that brand authenticity positively influences consumer trust and emotional connection.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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In its letter, the committee said that Albanese’s rhetoric tainted both the U.N. as an institution and her own position.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Cena's victory, following Mysterio's earlier match, tainted Mysterio's win and shifted focus to Cena's confrontation with the returning CM Punk, overshadowing Mysterio's moment.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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Jurado joins two other Asian American councilmembers, John Lee and Nithya Raman.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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Finland and Sweden have both joined the alliance in recent years.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Wang and his crew will conduct 22 research experiments centered on how spaceflight and microgravity affect the human body that will provide insights for future long-duration missions deep into the cosmos.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
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The tariffs will primarily affect China, the largest importer of Venezuela oil.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Newsweek has reached out to a press contact for Ruffin via email on Saturday for comment.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2025
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Mike Flynn was gone by February 13th over his failure to disclose his contacts with Russian officials during the transition.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Skin tones appear accurate, and splashes of blues and oranges pop out nicely.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
1 Apr. 2025
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Stir-frying is a method of quickly searing and cooking bite-size pieces of protein and vegetables in a splash of oil over high heat.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
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The script, from first-time feature writer Nora Garrett, was a hot property among readers in recent years.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
4 Apr. 2025
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The sultry video features music artist Foggieraw and muse Solela Malila.—
Akili King,
Essence,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Touch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touch. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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